Chemical connection
Prolonged exposure to pesticides can lead to Type-2 diabetes
Alternatives to endosulfan
FAO to give suggestions on the pesticide to committee on persistent organic pollutants
Use of toxic chemical HBCD severely restricted under Stockholm Convention
The persistent organic pollutant is used in building insulation, especially in the EU
Pesticide manufacturers want to export more endosulfan
Apex court asks them to file application
Clean energy fund to be used for cleaning 12 toxic dump sites
States asked to bear 60 per cent cost
Push to strengthen Basel Convention regional centres
Centres in turn will assist in ratifying ban on toxic exports from rich nations to the poor