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Scientific Assessment Report - UNECE Convention on Long-Range Transboundary Air Pollution - Summary for policy makers

… caused by transboundary transport of pollutants. Effective reduction of the PM2.5 exposure of the urban population requires emission reductions of precursor emissions in a wider area: … use of biomass and biofuels could increase air pollution. Emission reduction of black carbon (e.g. from diesel and …
25 May 2026 Document in Climate and Atmosphere

Our sustainable future: the role of the Basel Convention

… in meeting sustainable development goals, and in the reduction of poverty. The Convention regulates the … countries with economies in transition to pursue poverty reduction and good governance, and of developed countries to … and economic and social development. It also calls for reduction of the impacts of hazardous wastes on human health …
25 May 2026 Document in Chemicals and Waste

Recycling used lead-acid batteries: health considerations (WHO)

… pressure or if the plant has inadequate ventilation and/or emission controls, the fumes will be inhaled by workers … plant in the USA was closed down after it failed to meet emission controls and waste management standards. This plant … Lanphear et al., 2005). It is estimated that a mean IQ reduction of 3 points from 100 to 97 would increase the …
25 May 2026 Document