Wellington’s methyl bromide log fumigation must stop immediately. The Soil & Health Association is appalled that large volumes of highly toxic methyl bromide gas from fumigation of export logs is ...

A fumigant routinely used on export cargoes is to be investigated by the Environmental Risk Management Authority. Erma spokesman David Venables made the announcement after concerns were raised about ...

The controversial fumigant methyl bromide will go under the microscope as the Government reviews its use at ports. Methyl bromide is an odourless, colourless gas used to fumigate goods and has led to ...

RALEIGH, NC (WWAY) — The Division of Air Quality is extending the public comment period on the proposed air quality rule changes to regulate emissions of methyl bromide at log fumigation operations.

Napier Port chief executive officer Todd Dawson said the company has advised all parties about its decision to stop using methyl bromide. Photo File Use of methyl bromide in fumigation at Napier Port ...

(Beyond Pesticides, July 31, 2008) The Third International Biofumigation Symposium took place in Australia July 21-25, 2008, highlighting new scientific advancements in the age old practice of ...

The Burnie City Council will not support the fumigation of logs with a toxic gas until TasPorts can prove there is no risk to public health and safety. TasPorts plans to spray a shipment of logs at ...

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After facing strong opposition from residents, a logging company in West Virginia has decided to withdraw its application for an air permit to construct a fumigation facility. The reason cited by ...