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Nations Agree On First Global Treaty That Bans Mercury Emissions

A legally binding global treaty to curb mercury in the environment if fully implemented would eliminate most mercury use by 2020.

Asia Responsible For Half Of Toxic Mercury Release: UNEP

Asia is the largest regional emitter of mercury in the world, says a new report released by the United Nations Environment Program.

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Indian Environmentalist Dr. Ashok Khosla Receives WWF Conservation Medal

Dr. Ashok Khosla OBE, one of the world’s leading experts on the environment and sustainable development, has been awarded the 2011 WWF Duke of Edinburgh Conservation Medal.

EDITOR’S PICK

Making Precision Medicine Equitable

Researchers and policymakers in Asia are trying to make medical research more inclusive to better serve the region’s diverse communities.
Heart Research Has A Gender Bias

The underrepresentation of women in heart research and treatment has perpetuated the widespread misconception that cardiovascular diseases are more common in men. Some women researchers in Asia have come forward to challenge that.
Nutrition Gets Personal

As more people in Asia use tech to closely regulate what they eat, personalized nutrition is becoming a new normal in the region.

Nations Agree On First Global Treaty That Bans Mercury Emissions

Asia Responsible For Half Of Toxic Mercury Release: UNEP

Indian Environmentalist Dr. Ashok Khosla Receives WWF Conservation Medal

EDITOR’S PICK

Making Precision Medicine Equitable

Heart Research Has A Gender Bias

Nutrition Gets Personal