The Minamata Convention, a United Nations pact launched Thursday, is designed to limit mercury use and emissions internationally

The Minamata Convention, a United Nations pact launched Thursday, is designed to limit mercury use and emissions internationally. Finalized after four years of negotiations and signed by delegates of about 140 nations, the treaty includes many exemptions.

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http://www.scientificamerican.com/article.cfm?id=the-minamata-mercury-convention-12-things-it-does-and-doesnt-do

More information also on:

• Conference Website
• Convention Website