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Group pushes for action against highly toxic PCBs

An environmental health and justice organisation based in the Philippines has called for people's support to the government-led efforts to eliminate a highly toxic class...
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Philippine group finds excessive lead levels in 37 imported spray paints

Paint products in aerosol cans containing high levels of lead are still offered for sale by offline and online retailers despite the ban on...
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Philippine groups push for stronger anti-asbestos policy to protect human health

There is an urgent need to modify and improve the Philippines' 21-year-old asbestos policy regulation on the manufacture and use of asbestos and asbestos containing...
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Philippines wins Future Policy Award for banning leaded paints

A Chemical Control Order (CCO) promulgated by the Government of the Philippines banning lead in the manufacture of all paints to prevent children’s and...
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Clean air, green spaces make Nordic cities best for eye health

A new global study has identified Reykjavik in Iceland as the best place in the world to live for...
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Four climate ventures to receive $273,000 in follow-on support from BFA Global, FSD Africa

BFA Global and FSD Africa on Thursday, March 26, 2026, announced $273,000 in follow-on funding and venture-building support for...
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Africa’s creative heavyweights unite to shape stronger continent’s global story

In line with Agenda 2063, the Opportunity Africa initiative has launched its Creative Council, bringing together Africa’s leading communications,...

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Health

Clean air, green spaces make Nordic cities best for eye health

A new global study has identified Reykjavik in Iceland...
Climate Change

Four climate ventures to receive $273,000 in follow-on support from BFA Global, FSD Africa

BFA Global and FSD Africa on Thursday, March 26,...