Toxicological Effects of Methylmercury

by Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology, National Research Council, U.S. National Academy of Sciences

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Mercury is widespread in our environment. Methylmercury, one organic form of mercury, can accumulate up the aquatic food chain and lead to high concentrations in predatory fish. When consumed by humans, contaminated fish represent a public health risk.

Combustion processes, especially coal-fired power plants, are major sources of mercury contamination in the environment. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is considering regulating...

Format:Paperback

Language:English

ISBN:0309071402

ISBN13:9780309071406

Release Date:January 2000

Publisher:National Academies Press

Length:364 Pages

Weight:1.32 lbs.

Dimensions:0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"

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Administration & Medicine Economics Administration & Policy Basic Sciences Biological Sciences Biology Earth Sciences Engineering Environment Environmental Science Environmental Studies

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