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Landmark UN-backed treaty on mercury takes effect

Landmark UN-backed treaty on mercury takes effect

Aug 17, 2017, at 03:39 am

New York, Aug 16(Just Earth News): A ground-breaking global convention on mercury on Wednesday goes into effect, the United Nations environment wing said, protecting millions of children and infants from possible neurological and health damage.

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.