The case for atmospheric mercury contamination in remote areas

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Mercury contamination in aquatic and wildlife environments was found to be caused by the deposition of human-related emissions and fish product consumption. It was also established that biological aggregation of mercury is triggered by chemical reactions involving trace amounts of mercury in the atmosphere and in bodies of water. Contrary to popular beliefs, the application of diagenic processes is ineffectual in evaluating the causes and determining the sources of mercury contamination.

Author: Engstrom, Daniel R., Mason, Robert P., Nater, Edward A., Fitzgerald, William F.
Publisher: American Chemical Society
Publication Name: Environmental Science & Technology
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0013-936X
Year: 1998
Primary nonferrous metals, not elsewhere classified, Primary Smelting and Refining of Nonferrous Metal (except Copper and Aluminum), Waste Management and Remediation Services, Water Pollution, Mercury, Research, Environmental aspects, Air pollution, Mercury (Metal)

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Natural lead concentrations in pristine boreal forest soils and past pollution trends: a reference for critical load models

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In order to set realistic goals for atmospheric pollution deposition in soil it is essential to evaluate pre-industrial pollutant levels. This study examines soils from southern Sweden to derive calculations of soil chemistry for the last 5,500 years.

Author: Renberg, Ingemar, Brannvall, Maja-Lena, Bindler, Richard, Emteryd, Ove, Grip, Harald
Publisher: American Chemical Society
Publication Name: Environmental Science & Technology
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0013-936X
Year: 1999
Sweden, Science & research, Pollutants produced & recycled, Statistical Data Included, Measurement, Pollution

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