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Hermes

An export credit guarantee issued by the German state. Hermes covers guarantee payment on certain exports in case the importer defaults. They are used to cover between 2% and 3% of German exports. This allows the exporters to charge lower prices for their products because of the reduced risk. As with all export credit, Hermes is controversial; critics allege that it negatively impacts international development, as developing countries cannot compete with such insured exports. Proponents argue that they enable developing countries to import products they otherwise would not be able to afford.

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In 2015, Mercury was fined $27.6 million for charging consumers unapproved and unfairly discriminatory rates.

California's $27.6M Fine Against Mercury Insurance Remains After Court Action

Mercury, or "asoge," in Filipino, is a naturally occurring heavy metal that is of great concern because it is toxic.

Mercury Rising

In an article, which Live Science published, author Alina Bradford wrote: 'When mercury is released into the atmosphere, it dissolves in fresh water and seawater.

This health threat called Mercury

Dr Zaigham said that the mercury fumes then easily penetrate through human body which results into adverse impacts over human health particularly pregnant women, below 13 year age and others.

Mercury induced ASGM causing disability in families associated with the business

"Pakistan has become signatory to the Minamata Convention on Mercury on 10 Oct, 2013 where the United Nations have launched various project to curb mercury releases including the Impact of Minamata Development Assessment project initiated in 2016.

Pak successfully phased out 70 percent Mercury use

The letter issued said that mercury is the 3rd most hazardous substance that is used in dental amalgam, a restorative material that is approximately 50% mercury.

Govt restricts use of mercury dental amalgam for children, pregnant women

According to the report, mercury presents the biggest risk in rivers, lakes and oceans where it takes a highly toxic form that is absorbed by animals, including fish.

Belgium : Mercury pollution remains a problem in Europe and globally

Speaking as chief guest at the concluding session of the three-day national mercury toxicity assessment workshop, the official assured the participants of the ministry's strong commitment to work with the environmental, health, education and industrial sectors to eliminate the sources of mercury contamination.

'Legal, public advocacy must to check sources of toxic mercury'

Among all the population, children under 12 years of age, pregnant women and nursing mothers are most vulnerable to mercury's toxicity.

Mercury toxicity

The centre of three celestial objects (sun, earth and Mercury) will align along a straight line during the 'superior conjunction'.

Mercury at farthest point from earth Saturday

Researchers have discovered permafrost in the northern hemisphere stores massive amounts of natural mercury, a finding with significant implications for human health and ecosystems worldwide as exposure to mercury - even small amounts - can cause serious health problems.

Scientists discover enormous reserves of mercury in permafrost

Quicksilver Scientific's Mercury Tri-Test analyzes the trifecta of blood, hair, and urine simultaneously to provide complete analysis of mercury toxicity.