Nations agree on global, legally binding treaty on mercury emissions: Minamata Convention on Mercury
Green Car Congress
JANUARY 19, 2013
These range from medical equipment such as thermometers and energy-saving light bulbs to the mining, cement and coal-fired power sectors. Initial funding to fast track action until the new treaty comes into force in the expected three to five years’ time has been pledged by Japan, Norway and Switzerland.
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