Guest guest Posted August 7, 2004 Report Share Posted August 7, 2004 http://snipurl.com/8ag7 Couple of snippets: EPA Study Finds Mercury in Every Fish Sample from America’s Lakes Controversial Bush Plan Would Delay Cleanup for at least 10 Years " Eating mercury-contaminated fish can affect the way young children think, learn, and grow, " Mercury is toxic to the developing brain, and exposure in the womb can cause learning disabilities, developmental delays, and other serious health problems in children. EPA estimates that one in six U.S. women of childbearing age has enough mercury in her blood to put her child at risk. Eating contaminated fish is the primary way people are exposed to mercury. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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