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… and the EU. Produced by UNEP Division of Technology, Industry and Economics, Chemicals Branch International … burned in these uses. Use of coal for power generation and industry is increasing, especially in Asia. However, wider … to decline in other sectors such as the chlor-alkali industry. Overall, indications are that emissions from …

… before the invention and widespread use in agriculture and industry of thousands of synthetic chemicals. Those of us … before the invention and widespread use in agriculture and industry of thousands of synthetic chemicals. Those of us … biphenyls (PCBs) – These compounds are employed in industry as heat exchange fluids, in electric transformers …

… by the issue of hazardous wastes, espe- cially when heavy industry and natu- ral resources extraction are among the … 3 - Environmental targets set in consultation with industry. Technological standards Voluntary agreements 3 … Agriculture Landscaping Book production Paper-making industry Steel industry Electronics manufacturing Car …

… Many paint manufacturers, including AkzoNobel and PPG Industry, the two largest global companies in the sector, … that voluntary labelling and certification efforts by industry are insufficient, and that government action on lead … alternatives to the hazardous chemicals currently used in industry, and the supply of new chemical resources (United …

… and technical capacity, compliance assistance teams and industry support) • For countries that are Parties to these … Reduce point-source pollutants, such as heavy metals from industry, and diffuse pollutants including pesticides and … many years through compliance with regulation, voluntary industry policies and products such as environmental …

… supervision Chemicals Branch, Division of Technology, Industry and Eco- nomics, United Nations Environment … from Coal Combustion Mercury Releases from the Cement Industry Mercury Waste Management Mercury Air Transport and … Small- Scale Gold Mining Mercury release from the cement industry Mercury waste management Mercury Control from Coal …

… and arsenic. Beryllium is used in the nuclear weapons industry and chronic beryllium disease has been diagnosed in … and endangering the use of river water for irrigation, industry and other purposes. Severe organic pollution, found …

… where it is used as a catalyst in the chlor-alkali industry and in the production of vinyl chloride, for the … supply and storage. • Mercury reduction from cement industry. As a result of the various assessments, and given … support of the Chemicals Branch, Division of Technology, Industry and Economics (DTIE), UNEP. All governments were …

… the natural resources upon which that income-generating industry relies. This is a situation which many coastal areas … If a country chooses to engage in the waste management industry, and wishes to import wastes for that purpose, it is … the environmentally sound management of wastes Donor and industry investments in activities that help nations to …

… and health related non- governmental organizations and industry. 2 About the Zero Mercury Working Group About the … identifying po- tential new types of products, such as an industry reporting requirement. Of course, a broader … Annex A, Part I? 3. What plans need to be put in place (by industry or otherwise) to address stocks of mercury or unused …