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

… can, if not treated and correctly disposed of, contaminate land and water bodies. Used acid with high concentrations of lead is often dumped on land or released into waterways. Lead can enter the food … where there are high levels of exposure and limited or no access to diagnosis and treatment (Haefliger et al., 2009; …
25 May 2026 Document

Our sustainable future: the role of the Basel Convention

… Basel Convention are exploring new and innovative ways to access bilateral and multilateral assistance. International … or repair may be improperly disposed of near agricultural land, residential locations or water sources when they become … diminishing the economic benefits derived from such land. Many used and end of life products, particularly …
25 May 2026 Document in Chemicals and Waste

The Use of Marine Organisms in Traditional and Allopathic Medicine

… 2002). Historical trade routes have expanded, providing access to new sources of supply (see Figure 4) and new technologies have allowed greater access to, and removal of, marine species. Economic growth in … of effective institutions and legislation to govern access to marine genetic resources. Environmental best …
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Protecting human health and the environment: A guide to the Rotterdam Convention on hazardous chemicals and pesticides

… or her family or spur people to migrate from agricultural land to the slums of the developing world's cities. There … member countries to ensure that their citizens have access to information on hazar- dous chemicals and … requires that the general public have appropriate access to information on hazardous chemicals and pesticides. …
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