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UN-backed treaty on mercury to enter into force; ‘pivotal moment’ in combat against harmful chemicals

UN-backed treaty on mercury to enter into force; ‘pivotal moment’ in combat against harmful chemicals

May 20, 2017, at 01:41 pm

New York, May 20(Just Earth News): The world took an historic step forward in the fight against mercury poisoning as the European Union and seven of its member States ratified the first new global convention related to the environment and health in close to a decade, according to the United Nations.