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The concentrations of mercury increases in the fish, in spite of the reduction of emissions

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Geekz Snow
The concentrations of mercury increases in the fish, in spite of the reduction of emissions

over The past 30 years, emissions of mercury have come down, but at the same time, the levels of the u.s. atlantic cod have risen by up to 23 per cent.

Now, think of Harvard as to have a more detailed explanation.

After the rain, the rain of atmospheric mercury to the surface of the earth, as it converts the micro-organisms to the substance into methyl mercury, a fat-soluble organic compound.

and Then, the journey can start climbing the food chain to our dinner plates.

the major source is the burning of coal, which the united states and Europe, have reduced their levels.

for Example, downgraded the u.s. coal-fired power plants in their mercury emissions by 85 percent in the past decade, from 41 700 kg, in 2006, only 6 of 300 kg in 2016.

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