Science and Research
It is time to get-rid of Mercury-Amalgam
Harshani Abayawardhana, Environmental Officer, Centre for Environmental Justice Mercury is a toxic heavy metal, potentially damage the human health and the environment. Worldwide environmental concerns over mercury led the United Nations Environmental Program (UNEP) to draw up the Minamata convention on mercury to protect human health and the environment from anthropogenic emissions and releases of
Round Table Discussion on “Mercury free Dentistry in Sri Lanka”
Round table discussion on “Mercury Fee Dentistry in Sri Lanka” was organized on 9th March 2021 at Hector Kobbekaduwa Agrarian Research and Training Institute, 114, Wijerama Mawatha, Colombo 07 as a project activity of the Mercury free dentistry project with forcing the government and other related sectors to convince the phase out dental amalgam in
CEJ comments on the Estimation of Externality Cost of Thermal Power Generation in Sri Lanka”
Centre for Environmental Justice sent its comments on the report “Estimation of Externality Cost of Thermal Power Generation in Sri Lanka”prepared by Sri Lanka Energy Managers Association for PUCSL. This comment also include the comments prepared by Dr. Mark Chernaik of the Environmental Law Alliance (ELAW) on behalf of CEJ. In addition, We have shared the
Use Disinfectants Wisely. They Can Cause More Harm Otherwise.
Indika Rajapaksha,(B.Sc) Environmental Officer, Centre for Environmental Justice We see that many people use disinfectants for controlling COVID 19 virus without understanding the toxicity of the chemical. Prior to using a chemical disinfectant always consult the manufacturer’s instructions to determine the efficacy of the disinfectant against the biohazards and be sure to allow for sufficient
Prize giving of the art competition winners at ILPPWA 2019
The event was organized to give certificates and cash prizes to the winners of the art competition held in line with the International Lead Poisoning Prevention Week of Action 2019. Among 69 paintings received, 30 winners were selected to give cash prizes and certificates. The remaining certificates will be sent to the students via post.
Centre for Environmental Justice initiated international lead poisoning prevention
Centre for Environmental Justice initiated international lead poisoning prevention week 2019 activities with the participation of more than hundred of pre school children and their parents.Awareness about Lead Poisoning is fundamental in avoiding future exposures to lead ,a heavy metal which can cause serious health issues