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Embedding the Environment in Sustainable Development Goals

… housing, water and sanitation), environment (clean air and water, protection of resources), resilience (human … research in order to prevent, eliminate and reduce pollution of the marine environment. On the other hand, 40 … For example, if a health goal has a choice of two possible air pollution targets -- a target for reducing emissions of …
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UNEP’s Compendium of Innovative Laws: promoting Green Economy & Sustainable Development

… and private investments that reduce carbon emissions and pollution, enhance energy and resource efficiency, and … and improve the environment and safeguard the water, air, land, forest and wildlife of Nigeria”. Read together … develops in a contamination-free environment, where the air, water, soil, coasts, climate, ozone layer, and live …
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Case studies on bioenergy policy and law: options for sustainability

… application of fertilizers and pesticides; increased water pollution and eutrophication; soil degradation and erosion; … implementing the EU ETS are contained in Estonia's Ambient Air Protection Act (2004). Estonia can also participate in … the limitation of emissions of certain pollutants into the air from large combustion plants shall expire. This means …
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Recycling used lead-acid batteries: health considerations (WHO)

… Environmental assessment 26 6.3.1. Soil and dust 26 6.3.2. Air 26 6.3.3. Food and water 27 RECYCLING USED LEAD-ACID … 31 7.3. Informal recycling 31 7.4. The problem of legacy pollution 32 7.5. Policy measures 32 8. Conclusions and way … described below. Lead particles and fumes emitted into the air can be inhaled and are also deposited onto soil, water …
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Ratification and Implementation Guidelines

… of Annex C to Legal and Illegal ASGM Article 8: Emissions Air Emission Sources Covered by the Convention Required … development in controlling the harmful effects of mercury pollution. The Conven- tion is the latest in the series of … gold mining (ASGM) (Article 7); 5. Emissions (to air) (Article 8); 6. Releases (to land and water) (Article …
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Acting Now!

… from the Cement Industry Mercury Waste Management Mercury Air Transport and Fate Research Global Mercury Assessment and … eliminating global, anthropogenic mercury releases to air, water and land. The Partnership has more than 100 … • Removal of cement kiln dust from stack gases • Various pollution controls of the flue gas: a) particulate (PM) …
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Legal and institutional aspects of urban and peri-urban foresty and greening

… and floods. On the other hand, fighting against pollution and looking for recreational areas have become … products and foodstuffs. Activities towards reduction of air pollution and other environmental improvement can also … taken at the national level, such as those relating to air quality and drinking water standards, have impacts on …
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New Directions in Earth Rights, Environmental Rights and Human Rights: Six Facets of Constitutionally Embedded Environmental Rights Worldwide

… frequency,8 reflecting basic human rights to clean water, air, land, and environmental opportunity.9 Courts have even … ensures the natural and continuous provision of water, air humidity, oxygenation and recreation.”18 In similar … for multifaceted injunctive relief to prevent massive pollution discharges from choking Manila Bay and to clean and …
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Auditing the Implementation of Multilateral Environmental Agreements (MEAs): A Primer for Auditors

… of flora and fauna, and reduced desertification and pollution. Benefits to environmental governance include the … use of particular natural resources – such as wildlife, air and the marine environment. Examples include the 1971 … in cities and the health problems caused by polluted air and smog; and • The growing scarcity of water. The …
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Biodiversity Risks and Opportunities in the Apparel Sector

… important ecosystem services such as carbon storage, air regulation, fuelwood, freshwater flow, and fish stocks. … pressure being exerted on these types of ecosystems. 3. Pollution: is the presence in or introduction into the … partially finished goods by shipping, rail, road, and/or air. 4. Consumer care and end-of-life disposal: the use, …
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