James RickardFish escape mercury from coal-fired power plants
October 24th 2010 01:13
It may come as a surprise to many and goes against most thinking but studies have found that fish near coal-fired power plants actually have less mercury in their systems than those found further away.
These findings, released earlier this month are surprising because coal-fired power plants are a leading source of mercury air emissions and much of the resulting mercury settles close to plant's smokestacks.
These results may have a direct link to another chemical which creates its own problems--selenium. To make a long story short, as mercury levels decrease, studies show selenium levels rise.
The complete report can be read here.
These results may have a direct link to another chemical which creates its own problems--selenium. To make a long story short, as mercury levels decrease, studies show selenium levels rise.
The complete report can be read here.
Remember to take the hooks outta yer pocket before ya sit down!
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