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Protecting the South Pacific from hazardous and nuclear waste dumping. The Waigani Convention

Author
Hoogstraten D. van, Lawrence P.
Journal/Series
Review of European Community and International Environmental Law (RECIEL) | Vol. 7(3); 268 - 273; 6 p.
Date
1998
Source
IUCN (ID: ANA-064512)
Publisher | Place of publication
Basil Blackwell Ltd. | London, UK
Subject
Waste & hazardous substances
Keyword
Radioactive waste Hazardous waste
Basin
South Pacific

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Source: IUCN (ID: TRE-001003)

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