An international treaty that will legally bind more than 140 countries is in the works. The new global law will require governments to implement strategies that will reduce mercury pollution.Although mercury is a naturally occurring substance, the burning of waste and its use in mining has caused mercury levels in the environment to rise. Mercury is a very dangerous substance because it has the potential to damage the central nervous systems of people and animals.
The governments of the world are vowing to band together to help decrease mercury toxicity.
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