Guest guest Posted March 31, 2010 Report Share Posted March 31, 2010 see: http://www.epa.gov/mercury/exposure.htm >> Emissions . . . [ leading to ] . . . DOSE RESPONSE << also at: http://www.energystar.gov/ ( US EPA ) >> EPA estimates the U.S. is responsible for the release of 104 metric tons of mercury emissions each year. Most of these emissions come from coal-fired electrical power. Mercury released into the air is the main way that mercury gets into water and bio-accumulates in fish. (Eating fish contaminated with mercury is the main way for humans to be exposed.) << Just to keep things in perspective. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 31, 2010 Report Share Posted March 31, 2010 Let us also not forget that NO amount of mercury is safe. Michael W. Bowser, DC, LAc Chinese Medicine jreidomd Wed, 31 Mar 2010 04:33:17 +0000 Re: Zhusha 'Most mercury is from power plants' see: http://www.epa.gov/mercury/exposure.htm >> Emissions . . . [ leading to ] . . . DOSE RESPONSE << also at: http://www.energystar.gov/ ( US EPA ) >> EPA estimates the U.S. is responsible for the release of 104 metric tons of mercury emissions each year. Most of these emissions come from coal-fired electrical power. Mercury released into the air is the main way that mercury gets into water and bio-accumulates in fish. (Eating fish contaminated with mercury is the main way for humans to be exposed.) << Just to keep things in perspective. _______________ Hotmail is redefining busy with tools for the New Busy. Get more from your inbox. http://www.windowslive.com/campaign/thenewbusy?ocid=PID27925::T:WLMTAGL:ON:WL:en\ -US:WM_HMP:032010_2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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