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Last updated: October 11, 2002
South Florida Restoration Science Forum

Mercury

Can Control of Local Mercury Sources Reduce the Risks?

Part 2: What are the Sources of Mercury to the Atmosphere?

photo of metal processing
Metals Mining & Smelting
photo of incinerator
Incineration
photo of smokestacks
Power Generation

Historical Trends:

Mercury in the Everglades has increased sharply since 1900

Historical Mercury Fluxes
graph of historical mercury fluxes
(Click on graph above for full-sized version.)

What is Being Done to Control Mercury Emissions?

  • Emissions Controls on Municipal and Medical Incinerators
  • Elimination of Mercury from Commercial Products and Processes
  • Recycling
  • Tighter Waste Disposal Regulations


Next Next: Mercury sources (cont.) and temporal trends


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