Deforestation Emerges as Major Culprit in Global Mercury Emissions
A recent study from MIT suggests that roughly 10% of annual human-generated mercury emissions into the atmosphere stem from global deforestation.
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A recent study from MIT suggests that roughly 10% of annual human-generated mercury emissions into the atmosphere stem from global deforestation.
MIT study finds deforestation contributes to about 10% of global mercury emissions, raising concerns for environmental health.
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