'Khambhat agate workers living in bitter conditions' - The Times of India

VADODARA: A first of its kind survey done by People's Training and Research Centre (PTRC) - an NGO -among the agate workers of Khambhat has thrown up some shocking facts, which adds to the troubles of policy makers who haven't even found a solution to early deaths due to silicosis among these workers. Read More

Mining legacy: Almost 93 gaping pits - The Times of India

 PANAJI: Deep scars of half-a-century of mining activity are likely to haunt the state for a long time, as the prospects of restoring the degraded environment appear remote and near-impossible. Goa, feel environmentalists and activists, could well be staring at a legacy of 93 massive mining pits, likely to be left gaping open for posterity. Read More:

Electronics manufacturer Foxconn says underage interns found working at factory in China

 BEIJING — Electronics manufacturer Foxconn said Tuesday it found underage interns as young as 14 working at one of its factories in China.Read More

Fukushima: Asbestos high in quake zone / Excessive levels of hazardous material found at demolition sites

As of last month, asbestos levels exceeding the World Health Organization’s safety limit were detected in 14 cases at sites where buildings damaged by last year’s Great East Japan Earthquake were being demolished, according to a government study. Read More:

Canadian decision brings global asbestos ban nearer | Equal Times

 “A global ban on asbestos is closer now than ever before”, announced yesterday Fiona Murie, the leading health and safety campaigner for the Building and Woodworkers International. Read More: