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Coal-Mercury Pollution. Are We Heading For A Fall?
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May 20 2012 12:00 AM | Shortpoet-GTD in Pollution
"Mass extinctions during catastrophic climate change were caused by huge mercury levels, Canadian scientists say.
Now, researchers at the University of Calgary have published a paper
in the Geology journal, which blames massive mercury levels from volcanic eruptions, 30 times greater than those seen today.
The mercury deposit levels could have been comparable with modern-day levels recorded at highly polluted bodies of water near smelters. Dr. Benoit Beauchamp, says, "We are adding to the levels through industrial emissions. This is a warning for us here on Earth today." adds co-author and University of Calgary
Geology Professor Beauchamp."
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Biggest question being; if we keep adding mercury to our air via coal
emissions, is another catastrophic climate change event that far off?
Catastrophic being the key word.
Related topics on the forums-
http://www.altenergy...coal-the-cause/
http://www.altenergy...s-power-plants/
Now, researchers at the University of Calgary have published a paper
in the Geology journal, which blames massive mercury levels from volcanic eruptions, 30 times greater than those seen today.
The mercury deposit levels could have been comparable with modern-day levels recorded at highly polluted bodies of water near smelters. Dr. Benoit Beauchamp, says, "We are adding to the levels through industrial emissions. This is a warning for us here on Earth today." adds co-author and University of Calgary
Geology Professor Beauchamp."
Source
Biggest question being; if we keep adding mercury to our air via coal
emissions, is another catastrophic climate change event that far off?
Catastrophic being the key word.
Related topics on the forums-
http://www.altenergy...coal-the-cause/
http://www.altenergy...s-power-plants/
