Importance of Integration and Implementation of Emerging and Future Mercury Research into the Minamata Convention
Author(s) -
Mae Sexauer Gustin,
David C. Evers,
Michael S. Bank,
Chad R. Hammerschmidt,
Ashley M. Pierce,
Niladri Basu,
Joel D. Blum,
Paco Bustamante,
Celia Y. Chen,
Charles T. Driscoll,
Milena Horvat,
Dan Jaffe,
Józef M. Pacyna,
Nicola Pirrone,
Noelle E. Selin
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
environmental science and technology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.851
H-Index - 397
eISSN - 1520-5851
pISSN - 0013-936X
DOI - 10.1021/acs.est.6b00573
Subject(s) - library science , political science , geography , computer science
International audience[début du texte} Since the Industrial Revolution, and before, human actions have enhanced the production and emissions of mercury (Hg), as well as climate changing gases (ozone, nitrous oxide, methane, and carbon dioxide). Burning of fossil fuels, mining, and other human activities, have increased the cycling of Hg at the Earth’s surface (by at least 200%), increasing human and wildlife exposure
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