As Antarctic Ice Melts, Mercury Is Released Into the Ocean
Over the past two centuries, Antarctica has accumulated significant amounts of mercury pollution, despite efforts to preserve the continent’s largely untouched environment. Mercury occurs naturally through volcanic activity and the weathering of rocks. However, human activities such as fossil fuel combustion and mining have greatly increased mercury levels in the environment. Antarctica’s Ice Has Trapped […]
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