Risks of Exposure

HUMAN RELATED ACTIVITIES THAT CAN RELEASE MERCURY INTO THE ENVIRONMENT

Petroleum Refining While emissions of mercury can occur from both natural and man-made sources, man-made sources contribute significantly to the total of emissions. Some natural mercury emissions will always occur from the soil or forest fires and cannot be controlled. On the other hand, man-made sources of mercury to the environment can be controlled. The following is a list of sources realted to human activities that can be controlled:


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