CIEL Worldview

Defending the right to a healthy planet.

November 23, 2011
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What’s at stake at Durban? We are.

By Kristen Hite, Interim Director, Climate Change Program In recent years we’ve seen global predictions on climate change becoming increasingly dire.  In recent weeks it’s gone from bad to worse:  The International Energy Association, often criticized for how its future … Continue reading

November 10, 2011
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Breaking the global paralysis on endocrine disruptors

By Baskut Tuncak Over the past two decades, the urgent need for global action on endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs) has become undeniable.   A little-known global agreement—SAICM—might provide the best opportunity for global action to prevent further health and environmental harm … Continue reading

November 8, 2011
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SAICM and Nano: A unique chance to develop an international governance mechanism for this new emerging issue

By David Azoulay Nanomaterials are those tiny materials (1 nanometer is about 1/100,000 of the width of a human hair) that behave radically differently than would expected, relative to their bulk counterparts. Examples include carbon nanotubes and nano silver. Promoters … Continue reading

November 4, 2011
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Global negotiation on chemicals offer hope for developing countries…and the world

By David Azoulay Hundreds of government delegates will join representatives of intergovernmental organizations, health and environmental advocates, as well as business groups in Belgrade, Serbia November 15-18 to improve the management of toxic chemicals. The Belgrade meeting, known as an … Continue reading