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But don't take my word for it ...
Top scientists appeal to WTO |
Andrew Sharpless |
01 Jun 2007 |
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| The other day I told you how there's a good chance we could see an end to commercial overfishing subsidies through WTO negotiations. And my organization is not alone in making the case to the World Trade Organization. At least 125 scientists from 27 countries feel the same way and sent a letter to the WTO making it clear that 'an ambitious outcome in the ongoing WTO fisheries subsidies negotiations is vital to the future of the world's fisheries.'The scientists who ... |
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| Topics: fishing, international politics, oceans, World Trade Organization (all these topics) |
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