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Pollution : long-range transboundary, air pollution on heavy metals : protocol between the United States of America and other governments, done at Aarhus, June 24, 1998, with annexes.

Abstract: 
This protocol outlines an agreement between the United States and other governments to reduce heavy metal emissions. These metals are subject to "long-range atmospheric transport," which could have "significant adverse effects on human health or the environment." It outlines a number of strategies shown to be effective for reducing heavy metal emissions and contains goals for emission reduction.
Institution: 
United Nations
Year: 
1998
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Region(s): 
Industry Focus: 
Manufacturing
Energy
Datatype(s): 
Agreements
Policies