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UN Conference to Tackle Growing Problem of 'e-Waste'

DEUTSCHE WELLE - A report by the United Nations published on Monday warned that developing countries face increasing environmental and health hazards from electronic waste. The report's release is timed to coincide with a week-long UN conference in Bali, Indonesia, on the topic which brings together officials and environmentalists from than 100 countries. Read More

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