COP 06

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Environment

Rotterdam Convention meet: no consensus on including herbicide paraquat in the prior informed consent list

Soma Basu
4 min read
120 nations had agreed to the listing, but India and Gautemala played spoilsport
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Environment

India reverses stand on asbestos at Rotterdam Convention meet

Soma Basu
4 min read
Opposes its inclusion in prior informed consent list; campaigners accuse industry lobby of influencing government
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