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Centre for Environmental Justice-15th Anniversary
CEJ celebrated its 15th anniversary in 2019 Read the Anniversary Publication here Little History… Accidental, but with a vision… Environmental struggle in Sri Lanka has a long history. Struggles to save Sinharaja forest, save Kandalama tank, save St Clair water fall and seven other falls, to save Muthurajawela and Bolgoda lake, save Eppawela Phosphate deposit,…………..
Save Pelan Ganga for Fish population
This publication was produced in 2017 to communicate with then President and the Prime Minister to save Pelan Ganga a tributary of Kaluganga flowing down from Sinharaja Forest for fish population. Download your copy here Athwelthota waterfall is home to more than 19 endemic species which at least 2 of them are considered as point
Plastic Brand Audit 2019- Sri Lanka
Download the full Report Single use plastics has become a serious crisis for the earth system. This needs urgent attention. We cannot be satisfied with the global and local actions currently being taken to resolve the issue. During the audit we found these plastics in the public beaches, school backyards and other public places. They
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