The Stockholm Convention came into effect in 2011 and with 178 signatory nations will
A)require that all agriculture meet sustainable criteria by 2040.
B)require a zero tolerance for pesticide residues in all foods designed especially for children.
C)mandate a decrease of global meat production by 35% by 2050.
D)ban or strictly regulate the twelve most dangerous chemical pesticides.

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The Stockholm Convention aims to protect human health and the environment from persistent organic pollutants (POPs). The convention lists twelve POPs that are either banned or strictly regulated, including some of the most dangerous chemical pesticides. Therefore, the best choice is D, which states that the Stockholm Convention will ban or strictly regulate the twelve most dangerous chemical pesticides. Choices A, B, and C are incorrect because they are not related to the Stockholm Convention's goals or provisions.

The Stockholm Convention Came into Effect in 2011 and with 178