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Nations agree on global, legally binding treaty on mercury emissions: Minamata Convention on Mercury

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At the conclusion of the International Negotiating Committee on Mercury ( INC5 ) meeting in Geneva ( earlier post ), nations agreed on a global, legally-binding treaty to prevent mercury emissions and releases. The scope of the new treaty which puts in controls and also reduction measures in respect to mercury is as follows: Products.

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Final session on international mercury convention this week expected to culminate in agreement; UNEP Global Mercury Assessment 2013 finds industrial source Hg emissions may be rising

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The fifth and final session of negotiations on the establishment of an international mercury convention—International Negotiating Committee on Mercury (INC5)—is taking place this coming week in Geneva. UNEP produced its first Global Mercury Assessment in 2002 and a subsequent study in 2007.

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Solvay launches rare earth recycling activity in France

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In order to diversify its sources of supply and preserve resources, Solvay has developed a process for recovering rare earths contained in end-of-life equipment such as low-energy light bulbs, batteries or magnets. Solvay decided to focus initially on low-energy light bulbs because the recovery channels already exist.

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RIT study ranks 10 most efficient powertrains, 10 lowest energy consumption chassis

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air conditioning, lighting) and by powertrain operating strategies including non-hybrid strategies. The most efficient powertrains on the UDDS city cycle by PAGE analysis are (1) Toyota Highlander Hybrid 4WD); Mercury Milan; Mercury Mariner HEV 4x4; and the Ford Escape HEV 4x2.

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UN: global e-waste surging; up 21% in 5 years

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E-waste is a health and environmental hazard, containing toxic additives or hazardous substances such as mercury, which damages the human brain and/or coordination system. E-waste is a health and environmental hazard, containing toxic additives or hazardous substances such as mercury, which damages the human brain and/or coordination system.

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Blue Marble Energy and Bionavitas Announce Partnership to Produce Industrial Biochemicals from Microalgae

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Bionavitas , based in Redmond, Washington, has developed Light Immersion Technology that enables the rapid production of algae for environmental remediation, manufacturing health and nutraceutical products, and producing biofuels.

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JATO Dyanmics Finds Overall Light-Duty Vehicle CO2 Improvement of 2.8% from 2008 to 2009, Based on EPA Data

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The reduction in average CO 2 emissions from cars has been driven partly by improvements in mid-size cars, such as the hybrid versions of the Ford Fusion and Mercury Milan.

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