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Our sustainable future: the role of the Basel Convention

… randomly burned, or left to rot, contaminating the local water supply and BASEL CONVENTION the world environmental … of near agricultural land, residential locations or water sources when they become obsolete. This is a problem of … can be reused or recycled in ESM rendering a profitable resource, such as precious metals. VI. Waste as a resource
20 Jun 2026 Document in Chemicals and Waste

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

… 26 6.3.1. Soil and dust 26 6.3.2. Air 26 6.3.3. Food and water 27 RECYCLING USED LEAD-ACID BATTERIES: HEALTH … the air can be inhaled and are also deposited onto soil, water bodies and other surfaces, including in gardens and … treated and correctly disposed of, contaminate land and water bodies. Used acid with high concentrations of lead is …
20 Jun 2026 Document

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

… allergies or diseases and contributes to algae bloom in water ecosystems together with other sources of nitrogen … lakes died due to increased acidification of the water. In the 1980s the acidification of forest soils was …
20 Jun 2026 Document in Climate and Atmosphere

Position document for Rotterdam Convention COP8 Meeting - 2017

… up to 1.5 billion humans do not have access to potable water and 2.5 billion have no access to basic hygienic …
20 Jun 2026 Document