Toxicological Effects of Methylmercury

by Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology, National Research Council, U.S. National Academy of Sciences

Mercury is widespread in our environment. Methylmercury, one organic form of mercury, can accumulate up the aquatic food chain and lead to high concentrations in predatory fish. When consumed by humans, contaminated fish represent a public health risk.

Combustion processes, especially coal-fired power plants, are major sources of mercury contamination in the environment. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is considering regulating...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0309071402
• ISBN13: 9780309071406
• Release Date: January 2000
• Publisher: National Academies Press
• Length: 364 Pages
• Weight: 1.32 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"