Mercury

Global Campaign Against Mercury Moves to an End Zone

By Thalif Deen
A global campaign to end a longstanding health and environmental hazard-- the use of mercury in dentistry—is steadily moving to a successful conclusion.Providing an update, Charlie Brown, head of the World Alliance for Mercury-Free Dentistry, one of the key campaigners, told IPS that “nation by nation, the world is on the threshold of ending amalgam for children in 2018.”

Minamata Convention, Curbing Mercury Use, is Now Legally Binding

By IPS World Desk
The Minamata Convention -- a legally-binding landmark treaty, described as the first new environmental agreement in over a decade – entered into force August 16.

US Lags Far Behind in Banning Dental Health Hazard

By Thalif Deen
The United States is lagging far behind its Western allies – and perhaps most of the key developing countries – in refusing to act decisively to end a longstanding health and environmental hazard: the use of mercury in dentistry.

Africa Drives Global Action Against Mercury Use

By Miriam Gathigah
With a new international treaty, an increasing number of African countries are committing to phasing out mercury, a significant health and environmental hazard.

Global Coalition Seeks Ban on Mercury Use

By Thalif Deen
A coalition of over 25 international non-governmental organizations (NGOs) has launched a global campaign to end a longstanding health and environmental hazard: the use of mercury in dentistry.