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Part of the book series: Environment & Policy ((ENPO,volume 31))

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In this book, we have carried out a detailed review of heavy metal production and consumption patterns throughout Europe and the world. We have demonstrated that the European Union collectively is a major producer and consumer of heavy metals as well as a leading manufacturer and user of heavy metal products.

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Scoullos, M.J., Vonkeman, G.H., Thornton, I., Makuch, Z. (2001). Conclusions. In: Scoullos, M.J. (eds) Mercury — Cadmium — Lead Handbook for Sustainable Heavy Metals Policy and Regulation. Environment & Policy, vol 31. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-010-0403-9_11

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