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Group spotlights mercury-free alternatives in new study

In line with the celebration of National Poison Prevention Week, environmental watchdog group BAN Toxics has launched alternatives study titled “Mercury-Free Alternatives in the...
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Video: Mercury, silent killer that contributes to biodiversity loss – Stankiewicz

In the spirit of International Day for Biological Diversity 2022 that was observed on Sunday, May 22, the Minamata Convention on Mercury has drawn...
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Health

Group calls for stricter regulation of mercury-added skin lighteners

Environmental watchdog group, BAN Toxics, has called for stricter monitoring and regulation of skin-lightening products in light of the Philippines' recent ratification of the...
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Minamata Convention: COP4.2 adopts 11 decisions, sets course for pact’s implementation

The resumed Fourth Meeting of the Conference of the Parties (COP 4.2) to the Minamata Convention on Mercury that took place from March 21...
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COP4.2: World Alliance clamours end to amalgam use in women, children

In a message delivered to Plenary Session on Monday, March 21, 2022, at the ongoing second segment of the fourth Meeting of the Conference of...
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Bali hosts Minamata Convention COP-4.2

The second segment of the fourth Meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Minamata Convention on Mercury (COP-4) is taking place from March 21...
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Concern over sale of mercury-added skin whitening cosmetics despite global phase-out deadline

On the International Women's Day, a toxics watchdog group in the Philippines took online shopping giants to task for their failure to rid their...
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Spain ratifies Minamata Convention on Mercury as 137th party

The government of Spain deposited its instrument of ratification on Monday, December 13, 2021 to emerge the 137th Party to the Minamata Convention on Mercury. Earlier,...
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Group to South Africans on Human Rights Day: You matter, you can make a difference

As South Africa prepares to commemorate Human Rights Day 2026, The Green Connection is reminding citizens – especially those who may...
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Reactions trail Brazil’s plan to reduce CO2 emissions by up to 67% by 2035

The Brazilian government launched the Climate Plan on Monday, March 16, 2026, in Brasília, a document that guides both the...
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NESREA receives pangolins in Kano, Akwa Ibom

The National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA) says pangolins handed over to the agency in Kano and...

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Group to South Africans on Human Rights Day: You matter, you can make a difference

As South Africa prepares to commemorate Human Rights Day...
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Reactions trail Brazil’s plan to reduce CO2 emissions by up to 67% by 2035

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