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Nations agree on global, legally binding treaty on mercury emissions: Minamata Convention on Mercury

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At the conclusion of the International Negotiating Committee on Mercury ( INC5 ) meeting in Geneva ( earlier post ), nations agreed on a global, legally-binding treaty to prevent mercury emissions and releases. Victims can suffer memory loss and language impairment alongside many other well documented problems.

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China issues draft guidelines to rein in lithium battery industry – ET Auto

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China is the world’s largest lithium battery market, accounting for some 57% of global demand in 2022, according to the Economist Intelligence Unit. China is the world’s largest lithium battery market , accounting for some 57% of global demand in 2022, according to the Economist Intelligence Unit.

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Albemarle signs exclusivity agreement with Mineral Resources for 50/50 lithium JV in W. Australia; $1.15B deal

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The proposed JV, which remains subject to negotiation of definitive documents, would combine Albemarle’s lithium production and marketing expertise with Mineral Resources Limited’s (MRL) leading regional presence and mining capabilities.

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Ford only automaker on Ethisphere Institute’s list of 2016 World’s Most Ethical Companies

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Supporting documentation is then reviewed to verify the self-reported EQ score. The review process may also include multiple means of independent verification on an as-needed basis that may include additional research and requests for additional documentation. Being honored for the seventh time is no small achievement.

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Elon Musk raises awareness of Twitter’s lack of transparency on ad audits

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What Elon Musk and his legal team want from the two firms are any documents or communications of their involvment in reviewing accounts or participating in any audit of Twitter’s user base. Singapore held the highest level of global desktop display ad fraud rates with 4.1%.

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Digital Currency and Trade Systems Are Tearing up the Rules

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The next big thing in global commerce is "trust chain" digital platforms. A well-documented example is Singapore's Project Ubin , sponsored by the country's monetary authority and its Temasek sovereign wealth fund, which is now being deployed after five years of testing and development.

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Taking your electric car abroad: everything you need to know

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There are a few essentials you need to drive abroad legally. To drive it abroad, you will need to obtain the appropriate foreign travel documentation. Legal requirements and key considerations. Check any relevant legal requirements such as speed limits, local laws and laws regarding child restraints. Passport(s). ?