TPP IAP Seminar Series
Prof. Noelle Selin, Engineering Systems Division & EAPS Mercury is a global environmental pollutant that poses toxic risks to humans & the environment. On January 25th, representatives from over 100 countries will meet in Japan to negotiate a global treaty to control mercury. The talk will give some background about the risks posed by mercury and a preview of country positions, provisions which are under negotiation, and some major controversies on the road to a global treaty.
Brown bag lunch; refreshments