2019 April
Centre for Environmental Justice condemn the brutal attack in Sri Lanka and call for unconditional peace across the nation
The Centre for Environmental Justice join all peace-loving people in the world in condemning the brutal attack that claimed the lives and injured innocent people on Easter Sunday, 21st April 2019. These bomb attacks in Sri Lanka in churches, hotels and other locations in Colombo, Negombo and Batticaloe killed more than 207 people with over
WHY WE SHOULD REJECT DENTAL AMALGAM?
WHY WE SHOULD REJECT DENTAL AMALGAM? Amalgam is a dental filling material widely used around the world until the recent past. As researchers and scientists warn the possible threat of this material, some countries started limiting and restricting the use of amalgam. In July 2018 the EU prohibited amalgam for dental treatment of children under
Amalgam roams free: mercury in amalgam is hazardous to human and the environment
Amalgam is a dental filling material composed of mercury and an alloy in 1:1 proportion. Researches reveal that using amalgam cause mercury contamination in dental surgeons and dental Care Professionals including dental nurses, dental therapists, and dental technicians. Yet, as these contamination levels are below thresholds, many dentists are reluctant to accept the hazardousness of
Waste Plastics and Micro-plastics: Their Effects on the Wetland Environment
Centre for Environmental Justice with the support of UNDP/ GEF/SGP organized a round table discussion in order to create a platform for stakeholders to share the ideas and understand the current threat on Wetlands due to plastics. Discussion was held on 19th March 2019 at Hector Kobbekaduwa Agrarian Research And Training Institute with the participation