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Introduction to the Rotterdam Convention - extract from InforMEA e-learning course
… are agricultural chemicals, heavy metals and nuclear waste. Once in the marine environment, these pollutants can … both at sea and on land. The impact of untreated human waste alone is already a serious concern. Deforestation and … Chemicals and Waste …
Introduction to the Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants
… are agricultural chemicals, heavy metals and nuclear waste. Once in the marine environment, these pollutants can … both at sea and on land. The impact of untreated human waste alone is already a serious concern. Deforestation and … Chemicals and Waste …
At a glance: Minamata Convention on Mercury
… production, as well as from incineration of many types of waste. Once released, mercury persists in the environment … and import, its safe storage and its disposal once as waste. Pinpointing populations at risk, boosting medical care … health effects, sources, long-range transport, as well as prevention and control technologies relating to mercury. In …
Global Mercury Assessment
… and transport; and industrial and some hazardous waste incineration. Present day anthropogenic emissions … Contaminated sites, including old mines, landfills, and waste disposal locations, release 8 - 33 tonnes per year. … sediments. Other intentional-use release sectors include waste from consumer products (including metal recycling), the …