michael booth. mercury poisoning- a disease caused by exposure to mercury or its compounds where is...
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Michael Booth
Mercury Poisoning- a disease caused by exposure to mercury or its compounds
Where is it foundIt can be found naturally in the environment Can exist in many forms
ElementalInorganic mercury compounds Organic compounds
It becomes a problem when more then what naturally occurs is added to the environment
This can be done in many ways Burning of coal and hazardous waste are just
two of the major contributors
The affects on Wildlife may vary depending on what it is
Birds: Reproductive
Fewer and smaller eggs, lower hatch rates, and altered chick behavior
Behavioral Less likely to hunt or seek out shade
PhysiologicalTremors, difficulty flying ,and spinal cord
degeneration
Mammals:Neurological
Impaired sensory and motor skillsPhysiological
Weight loss
Overall affect on wildlife will be Death if they continue to live in the presence of extremely high levels of mercury
Definitive way to test is to look at Stomach contentsKidneysLiver
Encourage clean energy technologyReduce mercury air emissionPhase out products that contain mercuryPromote safe disposal of mercury