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Old 08-22-2007, 12:35 AM
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Originally Posted by pernula

Some mercury may also come from coal power plant. Mercury is present in coal, and when coal is burnt to generate power, the mercury is released into the air and eventually deposited to terrestrial and aquatic systems, including the ocean. Exactly how much is hard to determine and controversial. This is just one of the many references.

Choke, gasp. No wonder cases of asthma are on a steep rise. Cough.

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