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In 2000, scientists began adding mercury to an Ontario lake; less than 1 teaspoon over 7 years raised mercury in the food web, while stopping the additions cut it by up to 91% in lower-level organisms

🔬 2000, Scientists Began Adding Mercury to an Ontario

Published by OOPSONLINE.IN · Source: Times of India · 1 min read · · Updated

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Science News: A controlled experiment in Ontario shows that even small amounts of mercury can dramatically impact food webs and fish populations, with significant improvements following reductions in mercury emissions.

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