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https://saicmknowledge.org/index%2ephp/articles/un-updates-mercury-projects-cement-industry-gold-mining-cosmetics

UN Updates on Mercury Projects in Cement Industry, Gold Mining, Cosmetics

The UN Environment Programme (UNEP) is spearheading several initiatives and partnerships to curb mercury use in

https://saicmknowledge.org/index%2ephp/articles/2023-five-areas-target-through-resolve-determination-and-hope

2023: Five Areas to Target Through Resolve, Determination, and Hope

By Elena Kosolapova and Lynn Wagner, SDG Knowledge Hub

As expected, 2022 was a significant year

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Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)

May 2023
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Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a large class of thousands of synthetic chemicals that are used throughout society. However, they are increasingly detected as environmental pollutants and some are linked to negative effects on human health.

This page from the European Chemicals Agency provides background on PFAS chemicals and their use in a number of products, including construction materials, paints and chrome plating.

Emerging Policy Issues: Perfluorinated Chemicals
Topics: Chemicals in building products
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