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Thursday, September 5, 2013

Will the new global mercury treaty be effective?

The treaty addresses almost all mercury sources worldwide. But the actions required differ depending on the source of emissions, which include chemical and industrial processes such as the burning of fossil fuels, cement production, waste incineration and gold mining. For example, one provision of the treaty requires countries to devise national action plans to help limit and control artisanal and small-scale gold mining, one of the largest sources of mercury pollution at about 37 percent of emissions. Selin's assessment will help policymakers focus their attention on where they can make the most impact in reducing this harmful pollutant.
http://web.mit.edu/newsoffice/2013/minamata-convention-study.html

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