PPT-Minamata Convention on Mercury

Dr Theodoros Mechteridis DDS Minamata Convention on Mercury Worldwide environmental concerns over mercury led the United Nations Environmental Programme UNEP to draw up the Minamata Convention on Mercury. N2O2Explosive 1. CHEMICAL IDENTITYChemical Classification:Trade Name : Mercury fulminate628-86-4 2. PHYSICAL / CHEMICAL DATA356.6SolidSilver-white heavy metallic liquid.-38.90.0012Odourlessdeg CSolubl Guey-Rong. . Sheu. Department of Atmospheric Sciences. National Central University. Jhong. -Li, Taiwan. Anthropogenic Hg Emissions in 2010. Country. Emission (. tonnes. ). Cambodia. 3.9. China. 575.2. Reduction in Mongolia . ASGM. Patience Singo, SAM Project Manager. . Swiss Cooperation Office Mongolia. Introduction. Mercury use in ASGM is illegal, banned in 2008. Miners were practicing whole ore amalgamation with serious environmental contamination.. Intro to Astrophysics. James Carroll. Elon. University. Craters. Craters are formed when . planetesimals. (comets or asteroids) collide with planets.. Planetesimals. typically have a speed of 40,000 to 250,000 km/hr.. The Smallest Of The Planets. Characteristics of . Mercury. Diameter. : . 3,032 miles. Mass. : . 3.30 x 10. 23. kg. Density. : . 5.427. . g /cm. 3. Surface . G. ravity . : . 3.7 m/sec. 2. Axial Tilt. Tribal Challenges and Responses. Chemistry of Mercury and Adverse Health Effects – Scott Weir, KTIK. Sources and the Global Pool of Atmospheric Mercury - . Scott Weir, KTIK. Mercury Deposition – . May 9, 2016. Outline. A transit of Mercury is . about to happen May 9, 2016. Very rare event. Visually impressive event. Shows the solar system orbital mechanics at work. A small version of the extremely rare Venus transit. Directors’ . &. Officers’ . Liability . Moderator . Stephanie Manson . . Chief Underwriting Officer. Speaker . Perry . Granof. . . Managing Director . Speaker . David Ritchie . Executive Director . Free Mercury: Japan’s whaling trade promotes the consumption of toxic mercury levels . Presenter: Erinn Campbell A brief history of whaling Earliest archaeological record of whaling found in South Korea dating back to 6,000 BC 2. Put your student hat on. Experience the kit. Put your teacher hat on. Envision classroom use. Curriculum integration. Support for students. 3. . Mercury Poisoning. Student Handouts. Safety. Quick Guide. Entry requirements. English – Grade 5. Biology – Grade 5. Geography GCSE is not a requirement but is helpful.. This IB will work well with Biology A level/IB, Geography A Level, animal care/management courses, business courses (as businesses are looking to become much more sustainable).. Minamata CityAiming to Create "an Industrial and Cultural "an Industrial and Cultural "an Industrial and Cultural "an Industrial and Cultural CCity which Values the Environment, Health and Welfare. . Based on laws such as the “Act on Special Measures Concerning Relief for Victims of Minamata Disease and Solution to the Problem of Minamata Disease (Act No. 81 of 2009, hereinafter referred to as “Act on Relief for Victims of Minamata Disease”)”, we will implement compensation, medical treatment and welfare measures, and revitalization and reconciliation of local communities in collaboration with relevant local governments and others so that all victims and local people can live in the community with peace of mind. . Symbol: Hg. Classified as a heavy metal (in red). Volatile and is a liquid at room temperature (boiling point at 300. o. C). Natural origins: volcanoes . Toxic: as Hg (vapor); methylmercury. USEPA Maximum Contaminant Level: 0.002 ppm in drinking water.