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Mercury-Free Minnesota

Mercury pollution is a serious problem. All of Minnesota's lakes and rivers are contaminated with mercury. Mercury is a potent neurotoxin that causes learning and developmental disabilities in children. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recently reported that one in ten women of childbearing age have mercury in their bodies at levels that may adversely affect their unborn child.

Mercury-Free Minnesota is working with government agencies, legislators, industries and the public to phase-out harmful mercury emissions in Minnesota. Follow the links on the left to find out more about us and how you can help to make Minnesota Mercury-Free!

What is your Hg IQ? Take our mercury quiz and find out!

MN Mercury legislation signed into law on May 11th!

News, Events & Announcements

		AIR POLLUTION: Utility cap-and-trade will push back mercury targets under CAMR -- analysis (9/8/2006) The Bush administration's regulatory programs aimed at mercury pollution from coal-fired plants will fall far short of emissions targets set by the U.S. EPA more than a year... Read more.
EPA Likely To Include Mercury Category In 2008 Impaired Waters Guide (9/8/2006) EPA appears likely to include an optional approach for states to address waters impaired by mercury from atmospheric sources in upcoming draft guidance that would allow states... Read more.
		Mercury Rising (9/8/2006) The toxic metal isn't just in seafood. It's showing up everywhere--and it's more dangerous than you think Read more.
EPA outlines priorities for controlling mercury (9/8/2006) Unless a plan is in place to manage the surplus of mercury in the U.S., the toxic metal will continue to be released into the environment Read more.
Ill. officials say Steubenville research can stay in rulemaking record (8/10/2006) Illinois court rules that top mercury deposition scientist's testimony can be admitted, much to the chagrin of electric utilities. Read more.


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