AIR POLLUTION: Utility cap-and-trade will push back mercury targets under CAMR -- analysis   (9/8/2006) Read more.
EPA Likely To Include Mercury Category In 2008 Impaired Waters Guide  (9/8/2006) 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.
Emissions regulation in works  (8/10/2006) Proposed limits on mercury emissions from North Dakota coal-burning power plants would allow for an increase through 2017 but call for a dramatic cut thereafter. Read more.
Study of Songbirds Finds High Levels of Mercury  (8/10/2006) Mercury pollution reaching songbirds, indicating the spread of mercury farther in the environment than previously thought. Read more.
Higher mercury levels found in imported tuna   (8/10/2006) Defenders of Willife say imported tuna adds a little more to your diet than just low fat protein Read more.
EPA Unveils 'Roadmap' Approach In Scaled-Back Mercury Strategy   (8/10/2006) State officials want more out of EPA's mercury reduction strategy Read more.
		UTILITIES FACE STRICT PENNSYLVANIA MERCURY RULE AFTER NIXING TRADING  (8/10/2006) As a major source of coal and a the second largest mercury polluter, Pennsylvania regulations are being closely watched Read more.
		New mercury reductions make Minnesota waters safer  (8/10/2006) Safer lakes, rivers and streams for Minnesota is in the works Read more.
TOXICS: Study links mercury with autism in Calif. children  (8/10/2006) Mercury above many other metals is linked to autism in children of the San Francisco Bay area. Read more.
Coalition of 16 States File Lawsuit Challenging Final EPA Rules That Will Perpetuate Dangerous Mercury Hot Spots  (8/10/2006) New York Attorney General Eliot Spitzer has combined efforts with 15 other states to fight EPA cap and trade policy. Read more.
Mercury in tuna New safety concerns  (8/10/2006) Light tuna, long thought to be a better alternative over white tuna, may contain as much harmful mercury. Read more.
Mercury bill a 'step in the right direction'  (5/9/2006) Star Tribune story about passage of the mercury bill in the House Read more.
The House of Representatives has unanimously approved a bill with an aim of reducing mercury in Minnesota's environment.  (5/9/2006) KARE 11 coverage of House passage of the mercury bill. Read more.
Unanimous House votes to cut mercury emissions  (5/9/2006) Star Tribune coverage of the House vote on the mercury bill. Read more.
State needs to embrace standards to cut mercury  (5/9/2006) Letter to the editor printed in the Bemidji Pioneer. Read more.
Legislature unanimously passes mercury reduction measure  (5/9/2006) Article from Star Tribune on Senate passage of the mercury bill. Read more.
Happenings in the 2006 legislative session  (5/9/2006) Coverage in the Duluth News Tribune of Senate passage of the mercury bill. Read more.
Reducing mercury is good, easy decision  (5/9/2006) Editorial in St. Cloud Times Read more.
Mercury reduction bill OK'd: Range lawmakers back legislation, governor's approval is assured  (5/9/2006) Article in the Mesabi Daily News Read more.
Mercury reduction measure passes: Governor Pawlenty say's he'll sign the bill  (5/9/2006) Pioneer Press coverage of Senate passage of the mercury bill Read more.
How will plants cope with emissions rule?  (5/9/2006) St. Cloud Times coverage of the mercury bill Read more.
Mercury-reduction bill goes to governor  (5/9/2006) Detroit Lakes Online coverage of the mercury bill Read more.
Deal would cut mercury emissions by a third  (5/9/2006) Coverage in the Timberjay Newspaper of the mercury bill Read more.
MN House and Senate pass mercury legislation: bill now awaits Governor's signature  (5/9/2006) Read the text of the bill that passed the House and Senate, find links to watch the floor debate... Read more.
State tightens mercury limits  (5/1/2006) Coverage of agreement on mercury bill from Minneapolis Star Tribune, April 28, 2006 Read more.
Deal calls for rapid mercury reduction  (5/1/2006) Coverage of agreement reached on mercury bill in St. Paul Pioneer Press from April 28, 2006. Read more.
Deal reached on reducing mercury emissions  (5/1/2006) Minnesota Public Radio story from April 27, 2006 Read more.
Lawmakers to tackle mercury emissions  (5/1/2006) Story published in the Bemidji Pioneer on April 28, 2006 Read more.
Mankato Free Press editorial comments on mercury bill agreement  (5/1/2006) Published April 29, 2006 Read more.
Pawlenty unveils compromise mercury plan  (5/1/2006) Article from the Duluth News Tribune, April 28, 2006 Read more.
Michigan governor announces comprehensive plan to reduce mercury, protect families from dangerous health impacts  (4/19/2006) Press release from Governor Granholm announcing plan to reduce emissions from electric utilities by 90 percent. Read more.
U.S. Hypocritical for Criticizing China's Mercury Pollution While Blocking Global Agreements, Say Advocates  (4/13/2006) Press release from Michael Bender of the Mercury Policy Project Read more.
Mercury down 32% in fish near Massachusetts incinerators: Progress tied to emissions laws  (4/10/2006) Article from the Boston Globe about the outcomes of mercury regulations for incinerators Read more.
House GOP pulls emissions bill  (4/10/2006) Article from the Red Wing Republican Eagle about the mercury reduction bill in the Minnesota House of Representatives Read more.
Mercury emissions controls face uncertain fate at capitol  (4/10/2006) Coverage of the mercury bill debate on Minnesota Public Radio from April 5, 2006 Read more.
Georgia considers one of nation's strictest mercury policies  (4/10/2006) AP article printed in the St. Paul Pioneer Press on April 6, 2006 Read more.
Is coal lobby behind pulled legislation?  (4/10/2006) Letter to the editor printed in the Red Wing Republican Eagle Read more.
March 29, 2006: Massachusetts Senate passes mercury product phase out bill  (4/10/2006) Main provisions of the Massachusetts mercury products bill Read more.
Budget cuts by the Bush Administration could stop mercury studies  (3/27/2006) Article from Environment and Energy Daily Read more.
Lawmakers recommend keeping Idaho's mercury limit at zero  (3/27/2006) Article from Twin Falls Times-News Read more.
New Hampshire House passes mercury reduction bill  (3/27/2006) Article by Associated Press Read more.
"A welcome shift on mercury pollution"  (2/27/2006) Editorial from the Star Tribune regarding Gov. Pawlenty's call for mercury reduction legislation. Read more.
Mercury: Georgia proposes 80 percent emissions cut by 2010  (2/27/2006) Greenwire article discusses proposal by the Georgia Environmental Protection Division to reduce mercury emissions Read more.
"State wants faster cuts in power-plant emissions"  (2/27/2006) Article from The Patriot News of Harrisburg, PA, about mercury reduction proposal by the PA Department of Environmental Protection. Read more.
"Embrace consensus to reduce mercury"  (2/22/2006) St. Paul Pioneer Press editorial about Gov. Pawlenty's mercury reduction announcement Read more.
Governor Pawlenty calls for legislation to reduce mercury from coal plants  (2/20/2006) Read articles about Governor Pawlenty's announcement. Read more.
Mt. Sinai study author speaks on National Public Radio  (1/18/2006) Dr. Leo Trasande spoke about "Mercury in Fish: Casting Caution to the Wind?" on the NPR show "Living on Earth" Read more.
Governor of Illinois announces plans to reduce mercury from coal plants by 90%  (1/13/2006) Read several articles from Chicago papers about the Governor's announcement to regulate mercury from coal plants. Read more.

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