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Global trends in the production and use of DDT for control of malaria and other vector‑borne diseases
… and environmental conse- quences of DDT, and the need for country-based action, was raised from the year of adoption … production, use, import and export of DDT was the official country responses to the DDT questionnaire, which Parties to … al. Malar J (2017) 16:401 recently reported years for each country (i.e. 2009–2011 for Botswana, Gambia and Swaziland; …
Recycling used lead-acid batteries: health considerations (WHO)
… on the part of WHO concerning the legal status of any country, territory, city or area or of its authorities, or … of 37.7 to 112.5 µg/dL. This contrasted with data from developed countries where few workers had blood lead … 1997). Such severe impacts are now relatively uncommon in developed countries but can still be seen in places where …
Chemicals for a sustainable future; Report of the EEA Scientific Committee Seminar (Copenhagen, 17 May 2017)
… of the impact of individual and mixtures of chemicals has developed gradually over the past 60-70 years. Nevertheless, … for the design of safer products should also be further developed. 9. Avoiding upstream use of persistent and … irreversible, decrease in fertility in people in the developed countries (e.g. in Europe, the United States and …
Operational articles of the Minamata Convention - extract from InforMEA e-learning course
… Exporting parties must receive consent from the importing country and may only export mercury for a use allowed under … of mercury wastes, taking into account the guidelines developed under the Basel Convention and in accordance with …