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Report of an OECD survey on risk management/mitigation approaches and options related to agricultural pesticide use near residential areas

This report of a survey collates member countries’ approaches to manage and mitigate the risk of pesticide use near residential areas.




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Consensus document on the biology of Eucalyptus spp.

This publication is a tool for environmental safety assessment of EUCALYPTUS novel lines. Planted in the tropics and sub-tropics, E. species can be genetically-engineered for resistance to disease/drought/cold/salinity, or lower lignin content. Elements useful to biosafety evaluation are detailed, e.g. Eucalyptus taxonomy, origin, reproduction, genetics, hybridisation, ecology, allergens-toxins, beneficial chemical products, breeding.




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OECD work on pesticides and sustainable pest management: Vision for the future

A cooperative global approach to the regulation of agricultural pesticides and sustainable pest management. Pesticides are widely used in agriculture and have considerable benefits by contributing to a sustainable production of food and feed. If used improperly or in an inappropriate manner, they also can present unacceptable risks to human and animal health and to the environment.




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Biosafety and the Environmental Uses of Micro-Organisms

Micro-organisms play a fundamental role in the environment. Yet their role is the result of complex biogeochemical processes by consortia of micro-organisms and the function of individual species is not clear in many cases. This publication provides an overview of the current situation and relevant developments in environmental microbiology.




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Developmental neurotoxicity: OECD/EFSA experts discuss non-animal test methods

Participants from 15 countries attended the Workshop on Developmental Neurotoxicity: The use of non-animal test methods for regulatory purposes” on 18 October 2016, in Belgium. The event, co-organised by the OECD and the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), focused on opportunities and challenges related to alternative methods for testing and assessing the DNT potential of chemicals.




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Guidance on Change of Ownership in Hazardous Facilities

The OECD releases a Guidance on Change of Ownership in Hazardous Facilities. This Guidance is a concise document providing a framework to assist stakeholders to identify, understand and minimise the risks during and after a change of ownership at a hazardous facility, and help make the change of ownership a better informed process.




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Sustainable Chemistry

On 6 November 2018, the OECD was awarded the Silver Award in the research category at the 2018 Global Chemical Leasing Award for its report on the Economic Features of Chemical Leasing.




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OECD Product Release and Exposure Data Warehouse

The Product Release and Exposure Data Warehouse is a Microsoft® Access 2016 database is designed to house existing data on releases of chemicals from, and exposures to, commercial and consumer end products. A number of forms provide a simple approach to data entry and access to the existing data.




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Substitution of hazardous chemicals

The first report is a synthesis from a Workshop on Approaches to Support Substitution and Alternatives Assessment, which discussed approaches used to support alternative assessments and substitution. The second report is a Cross Country Analysis of Approaches to Support Alternatives Assessment and Substitution of Chemicals of Concern that describes a list of approaches developed across countries and by different stakeholders.




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Global Forum on Environment - Plastics in a Circular Economy: Design of Sustainable Plastics from a Chemicals Perspective

Policy instruments can be applied to improve the sustainability of plastics, including regulations, market-based instruments, information and voluntary tools. The report reviews the use of these instruments, provides good practice examples, such as product taxes and charges, eco-design standards, extended producer responsibility and environmental product labels, as well as discussing opportunities for their future applications.




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United States Coronavirus Cases

United States recorded 1347318 Coronavirus Cases since the epidemic began, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). In addition, United States reported 78616 Coronavirus Deaths. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United States Coronavirus Cases.




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United States Coronavirus Deaths

United States recorded 80040 Coronavirus Deaths since the epidemic began, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). In addition, United States reported 1347318 Coronavirus Cases. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United States Coronavirus Deaths.




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United States Coronavirus Recovered

United States recorded 238080 Coronavirus Recovered since the epidemic began, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). In addition, United States reported 80040 Coronavirus Deaths. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United States Coronavirus Recovered.




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Austria Stock Market (ATX)

The ATX decreased 983 points or 30.44% since the beginning of 2020, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks this benchmark index from Austria. Historically, the Austria Stock Market (ATX) reached an all time high of 5010.93 in July of 2007. The Vienna Stock Exchange Index is a major stock market index which tracks the performance of all companies listed in Austria. It is a market capitalisation weighted price index. The WBI represents around 60% of Austrian stock trade. The index has a base value of EUR100 as of December 31, 1967.




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How to carry your business through the pandemic

CEOs and corporate leaders on the lessons they have already learnt — and what happens next




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The Slow Lane: Dangerous minds

Isis could be seen as a vast and terrifying collective outbreak of the Freudian concept of ‘acting out’




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‘Catullus’ Bedspread’, by Daisy Dunn

An imaginative journey into the life and work of an elusive Roman poet




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Tawdry trade tarnishes German justice

The Ecclestone case illustrates that power is migrating away from votes and towards money




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Perry and the fallibility of US justice

It would be wrong for charges against the Texas governor to be allowed through the courts




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Insurgency fits campaign but splits White House

Those who disagree with Bannon are apt to see Trump’s presidency as inept and evil




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The Fast Lane: house rules for Hotel Brûlé

Your company secrets don’t need to be revealed to the tanning masses. Your shareholders will thank you




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The Fast Lane: Toronto — a Scarry, busy city

Toronto has a troubled history with its waterfront, much of which is cut off by an overhead expressway




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Australia 5 Year Note Yield

Australia 5 Year Bond Yield was 0.42 percent on Saturday May 9, according to over-the-counter interbank yield quotes for this government bond maturity. Historically, the Australia 5 Year Note Yield reached an all time high of 6.93 in June of 2008.




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Australia 2 Year Note Yield

Australia 2 Year Bond Yield was 0.25 percent on Saturday May 9, according to over-the-counter interbank yield quotes for this government bond maturity. Historically, the Australia 2 Year Note Yield reached an all time high of 7.25 in June of 2008.




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Spain to begin limited loosening of coronavirus lockdown

Madrid and Barcelona must wait as other areas relax restrictions on restaurants and shopping




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Seoul party district cluster of cases raises fears lockdown eased too soon

Social distancing reinstated as new cases are linked to one person who might have had contact with 1,500 others




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Coronavirus latest: China detects new cases near North Korean border




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New AI tools spread fake news in politics and business

Growth of artificial intelligence software is driving ‘democratisation of propaganda’




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Experts warn coronavirus will divert resources from killer diseases

Fears for prevention and treatment of other illnesses such as malaria and dengue fever




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Coronavirus deepens north-south divide in Italy and Spain

Uneven recoveries from pandemic expected to exacerbate decades-old inequalities




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Elon Musk sues to reopen Tesla factory in California

Electric carmaker chief threatens to relocate to another state after request to restart production was denied




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This is no time for a UK stimulus

The current period is reminiscent of 1937, when Keynes said the time was wrong to boost spending




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UK’s McCarthyite misjudged frenzy over sex abuse

The police have been far too zealous in dealing with some claims










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OnePlus slipped to third position in India's premium smartphone segment in Q1 2020, iPhone 11 was the top selling device - gizmochina

  1. OnePlus slipped to third position in India's premium smartphone segment in Q1 2020, iPhone 11 was the top selling device  gizmochina
  2. Samsung releases One UI 2.0 update for Galaxy A20s  NewsBytes
  3. Features we want and don’t want from the Galaxy Note 20  SamMobile
  4. Leaked Samsung Galaxy A21s render shows a familiar design - GSMArena.com news  GSMArena.com
  5. Samsung is Now the Top Brand for Premium Smartphones in India  Gizchina.com
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Happy Mother’s Day 2020: Wishes, images, Whatsapp messages, status, quotes and photos - The Indian Express

  1. Happy Mother’s Day 2020: Wishes, images, Whatsapp messages, status, quotes and photos  The Indian Express
  2. Mother’s Day 2020: 5 Easy DIY Gift Ideas to Make Your Mom Smile  News18
  3. Happy Mother's Day Greeting Card: Easy ways to make a greeting card at home  Times of India
  4. Five ways to make your mother feel special, every day  The Indian Express
  5. Mother’s Day 2020: These apps might be the best gifts (you can install) for mom  Hindustan Times
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