Environmental Health

South Africa: Mines Threaten the Environment

10 Feb 2012

[RNW Africa] Cape Town - While mining is the cornerstone of many African economies, the industry has a dark side. Across the continent, millions are struggling with the environmental, health and social implications of mining. "Sustainability should be a strategic imperative."

Possible HazMat fire closes SoHum road; Dumpster fire may pose environmental health issues

10 Feb 2012

A persistent Dumpster fire in Whitethorn had officials concerned Thursday afternoon that they may have an environmental health issue on their hands. �There is a HazMat situation,� said Cal Fire spokeswoman Cricket Baird, adding that

Env’l code amendment pushed

9 Feb 2012

Councilor Bernard Al-ag has filed a proposal in the city council on Tuesday to amend Environmental Health and Sanitation Code to streamline the processing of health certificates in the City Health Office (CHO). Al-ag, chair of the committee on health, said in his privilege speech during the plenary that the amendment is needed to fast-track the processing in the health office. About 70,000 ...