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THAILAND


THAILAND: Opportunity for strict environmental regulation at risk
Calls for health protective standards and sustainable development met with ire from industry and government alike.

ISRAEL


ISRAEL: Report Draws Link Between Air Pollution and Children's Health and Calls for More Protection Measures Including Monitor
A new report shows that children living in the Haifa Bay area are exposed to substantially more pollution and suffer significantly higher rates of illness than children elsewhere in the country.

ISRAEL: Kesem Launches "Bucket Brigades"
Instead of waiting for answers from the authorities, Israelis are set to begin collecting their own air pollution data.

PHILIPPINES


PHILIPPINES: Activists Challenge Chevron Track Record in Pandacan
Communities fighting for relocation of Chevron oil depot cry foul over US State Department nomination.

SC orders oil firms to leave Pandacan
by Leila Salaverria, Allison Lopez, Inquirer
March 8th, 2007
The Supreme Court Wednesday ordered the closure of the Pandacan oil depot in Manila that three big oil companies are using because it could be a terrorist target.

SC orders removal of Manila oil depot
by Mike Frialde And Evelyn Macairan, The Philippine Star
March 8th, 2007
The Supremem Court ordered the closure of the Pandacan oil depot located in Manila, Philippines. This is a good article on the history and lead up to the closure.

Petron: Relocating Pandacan depot may take 7 yrs
GMA News
March 8th, 2007
The relocation of Petron Corp.'s oil depot from Pandacan, Manila as ordered by the Supreme Court may take at least seven years and cost P10 billion.

Huge environmental victory for residents of Pandacan, Manila!
Fenceline Community for Human Safety And Environmental Protection-Pandacan, Manila
March 7th, 2007
Supreme Court orders the closure of Pandacan oil depot!

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KAZAKHSTAN


Two People Were Killed in Western Kazakhstan Oblast as the Result of Poisoning by an Unknown Substance
Kazakhstan Today
February 27th, 2007
Two guards from the “Bek Security” firm, working at the Karachaganak Field in Western Kazakhstan Oblast, died as a result of poisoning from an unknown chemical substance.

Kazakhstan Bucket Brigade Overview
A brief history of the current situation in Kazakhstan and how the Bucket Brigade has been involved!

Berezovka Bucket Brigade in Action
The slideshow Berezovka Bucket Brigade in Action will provide you with glimpses of Berezovka residents at work to monitor their air quality.

UPDATE: Renowned Environmentalist Still Imprisoned in Turkmenistan
January 6th, 2007
Andrey Zatoka, an internationally renowned environmental activist from Turkemenistan has been imprisoned without access to legal counsel or his family since he was detained on 12/17/06. Read more and find out how to get involved!

Rights groups urge Turkmenistan to free activist
Reuters
December 20th, 2006
More on the detainment of Andrey Zatoka

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INDIA


International Bucket Brigade Conference in New Delhi, India: Delegates Gather from Around the Globe to Exchange Success and Challenges
The first International Bucket Brigade Conference was held in New Delhi, India on February 16-19, 2008. Delegates from across India, Asia, Africa, Europe and North America gathered to share their successes and challenges in using environmental monitoring strategies to win environmental justice.

Katrina News Stories
Collection of news stories on Hurricane Katrina Disaster



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