Scientific Facts on Mercury

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Context - Mercury is a heavy metal of which some forms are known to be highly toxic. Though mercury occurs naturally in the environment it is now mainly released by human activities.

Are these releases being controlled? Are humans and the environment at risk?

1. What is mercury?
2. What are the impacts of mercury on human health?
3. What are the impacts of mercury on the environment?
4. Where is mercury found?
5. Where do the world's supplies of mercury come from?
6. What can be done to reduce mercury releases?
7. What further research and information is needed?
8. Conclusions

This Digest is a faithful summary of the leading scientific consensus report
produced in 2002 by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP):
"Executive Summary of the Global Mercury Assessment" Learn more...