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- Mercury capture is now safe for humans and the environment Sat, 4 Feb 23, 3:30amMercury, also known as quicksilver, is a chemical element that is naturally found in nature. However, human activity has driven it into the water and soil, creating a toxic combination for people and the planet. Recently,...
- Antarctic sea-ice bacteria could be contaminating seafood with a dangerous form of mercury Thu, 4 Aug 16, 10:45pmPollution in the Antarctic may not turn many heads, but seafood lovers must beware of mercury-tainted fish from the southern seas finding its way onto their plates...
- Ocean Mercury Levels Have Tripled Since the Industrial Revolution Sat, 9 Aug 14, 4:30amAn alarming new study shows that mercury levels near the surface of many of the world’s oceans have tripled since the industrial revolution. The leap is due to pollution from a variety of sources including mines, coal-fired...
- The Dangers of Mercury Sat, 15 Jan 11, 4:53pmMercury is one of the most toxic poisons known to science. Even trace amounts of it, once ingested, can cause a long list of serious health threats.Yet, over 12,000 pounds of mercury were emitted from America's top 100...