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Final session on international mercury convention this week expected to culminate in agreement; UNEP Global Mercury Assessment 2013 finds industrial source Hg emissions may be rising

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The fifth and final session of negotiations on the establishment of an international mercury convention—International Negotiating Committee on Mercury (INC5)—is taking place this coming week in Geneva. UNEP produced its first Global Mercury Assessment in 2002 and a subsequent study in 2007.

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Chalmers team develops method to reduce levels of mercury in sulfuric acid

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Researchers at Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden, have developed a method that can reduce the levels of mercury in sulfuric acid by more than 90%, even from low levels. It is therefore a worldwide challenge that sulfuric acid often contains one of the most toxic substances: mercury.

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Elephant Robotics’ Mercury Humanoid Robot Empowers Embodied AI Research

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A Commitment to Practical Robotics Elephant Robotics proudly introduces the Mercury Series, a suite of humanoid robots that not only push the boundaries of innovation but also embody a deep commitment to practical applications. These two advanced models exemplify Elephant Robotics’ commitment to practical robotics.

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ORNL study identifies more biopathways for formation of toxic methylmercury

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More forms of mercury can be converted to methylmercury—a form of mercury that can be taken into the food chain and eventually can result in mercury-contaminated fish—than previously thought, according to a study led by a team of researchers from Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) published in Nature Geoscience.

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How can dangerous mercury emissions from industry be reduced?

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Learn more about the dangers of mercury emissions from industry and how these can be reduced with an innovative new method. The post How can dangerous mercury emissions from industry be reduced? appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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UN: global e-waste surging; up 21% in 5 years

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E-waste is a health and environmental hazard, containing toxic additives or hazardous substances such as mercury, which damages the human brain and/or coordination system. E-waste is a health and environmental hazard, containing toxic additives or hazardous substances such as mercury, which damages the human brain and/or coordination system.

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EPA’s 2011 Toxics Release Inventory shows air pollutants continue to decline, releases of toxic chemicals up

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Among the HAPs showing decline were hydrochloric acid and mercury. Many of the releases from TRI facilities are regulated under various EPA programs and requirements designed to limit harm to people’s health and the environment. billion pounds of toxic chemicals were disposed of or released into the environment (i.e.,

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