Africa: Mercury Convention "Must Be Brought to Life"

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This weekend, more than 140 governments agreed on the text for a new legally binding convention on mercury, a highly toxic metal.

It has taken three years and many compromises to get here. What often seemed like a dry and bureaucratic process - delegates arguing over nuance during long night sessions - has very real implications for millions of people around the globe.

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