This post was written by for the Chicago Tribune: Over the next few days, the Obama administration will decide whether to address a major public health challenge facing the country: the large amount of mercury that continually pours out of coal-fired power …
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Don’t Let Utilities Get Away With Mercury Pollution
Latino Custom Poses Mercury Poisoning Threat
Learn about a Santeria ritual practiced in some Latino communities that puts participants at risk for mercury poisoning and find alternatives.
THE TIME IS NOW: LESSEN MERCURY POLLUTION
Mercury pollution is harmful and everywhere! Help get rid of it. Find out how!
American Indian Women Speak Out on Mercury Standards
We’re launching a series of interviews with Native American women about the importance of clean air and water to them, their children, and their communities – and why they oppose any effort to undermine the Mercury and Air Toxics Standards.
Keep Reducing Mercury
Read an editorial from the Toledo Blade recognizing environmental improvements in a DTE Energy Plant and encouraging further reduction of mercury emissions.
Still Fighting for Mercury Protections?
Learn what a recent threat to lifesaving mercury protections by twenty state Attorneys General means for our health and what you can do about it.
High Levels of Mercury Increase Under Pruitt’s Watch
Hear from an Oklahoma mom on how Scott Pruitt has proven that he’s unfit to head EPA through not protecting human health and the environment as Oklahoma AG.
Mercury Poisoning: A Parents’ Revolt
Read a letter from a parent determined not to let polluters influence new rules limiting the mercury emissions fro power plants.
Can Green Tea Remove Mercury?
Read an expert answer to a question about whether green tea can remove mercury from the body.
Oklahoma’s “Mercury Alley” Town has Lowest Life Expectancy Rate
If you want to live a long life don’t move to Stilwell, Oklahoma. This small, rural town has the lowest life expectancy rate in the U.S.
Texas is Number One State for Mercury Pollution: Houston We’ve Got a Problem!
This mom found out Texas ranks the highest for mercury pollution in the country. Find out how Texans can and should do something about it.