140 Nations Agree to Create Treaty Slashing Mercury Emissions

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And yes, the US is one of them. Obama’s administration shocked many when it reversed Bush’s previous policy and came out in favor a new international treaty to control mercury pollution. With the US on board, China and India followed suit, and they paved the way for over 140 countries to agree to negotiate what would be a historic, legal binding treaty that could reduce mercury pollution around the world….

February 24 2009 07:04 am | External Blogs

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