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Is your hospital a health hazard(Tamil)
By Toxics Link;
published by Toxics Link;
06/05/2008
It may look quite unbelivable that the hospitals, supposed to be the guaradians of public health is really endangering their well being though, unwillingly or sometimes, unknowingly. The villain is Mercury which is a major componet of majority of medical equipments, especially of day today use like thermometers and sphygmomanometers. This booklet looks in to the details of hazards lurking in hospitals. Download electronic copy 06196_Hosp and health.pdf
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Factsheet on E-Waste: WEEE other side of the digital revolution(April 2008)
By Toxics Link;
published by Toxics Link;
24/04/2008
Electronics are in our homes, our school, our offices and even in our pockets. Electronic devices have become an integral part of our lives. But at the end what we will do with these objects once it is out of use? The factsheet discusses the possible menace of E- waste Download electronic copy 06194_Toxics E-waste.pdf
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Factsheet on idol immersion: Go green in your idol immersion practices(Tamil), April 2008
By Toxics Link;
published by Toxics Link;
24/04/2008
Nature’s rhythm, seasonal changes and the cycle of life and death have found religious and spiritual re-enforcement through a number of traditional Indian festivals. Based on the theme of resurgence and rejuvenation many of them involve immersion of idols in to water bodies as a symbol of returning to the elements, which give life back to the earth for a new cycle to begin again. The factsheet discusses pollution elements in idol immersion. Download electronic copy 06193_Toxics Chemicals.pdf
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Toxics Dispatch(Tamil), April 2008
By Toxics Link;
published by Toxics Link;
24/04/2008
This issue focuses on the health hazards caused by paints with its high concentration of lead. The present issue also carries an interview with Pro. Lars Hylander who has been working to wipe out Mercury, another toxic heavy metal from our day today life. Download electronic copy 06192_TD_31_Tamil.pdf
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