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Minamata Convention

140 Countries Vow to Cut Toxic Mercury Release

Ben Barber | Posted 04.22.2013 | World
Read More: Unep, Clean Air, Mercury Poisoning, Blacksmith Institute, Global Pact, Minamata Convention, UN Mercury Treaty, World News
Ben Barber

More than 140 countries meeting in Geneva last month signed off on a pact to curb the release of toxic mercury around the world by giant coal-burning power plants as well as 13 million poor artisanal gold miners.

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With Liberty and Healthy Environments for All

Michael Green | Posted 04.01.2013 | Green
Read More: Environment, Chisso Corporation, Minamata Convention, Minamata, Healthy Environment, Monsanto, Green News
Michael Green

Of 193 UN member nations, 177 today recognize the right to an "environment of a quality that permits a life of dignity and well-being... " The U.S. remains one of the few holdouts unwilling to recognize this fundamental human right.

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