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New Gov't Study Shows Mercury in Fish Widespread

Associated Press, DINA CAPPIELLO
Published August 20, 2009

Excerpt: A federal study of mercury contamination released Wednesday found the toxic substance in every fish tested at nearly 300 streams across the country, a finding that underscores how widespread mercury pollution has become. and "This is showing that the problem is much more widespread," said Sonya Lunder, a senior analyst for the Environmental Working Group, which has pushed for stronger advisories on consumption of mercury-laden fish and controls on the sources of mercury pollution. "If you are living in an area that doesn't have a mercury advisory, you should use caution." Go here for the full story: http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5hJF4dmbDL0MisRG4zS5RGh...
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