Mercury Releases Into the Atmosphere from Ancient to Modern Time

Friday, December 16, 2011 - 10:30 in Earth & Climate

In pursuit of riches and energy over the last 5,000 years, humans have released into the environment 385,000 tons of mercury, the source of numerous health concerns, according to a new study that challenges the idea that releases of the metal are on the decline.

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