Gold Mining Is Poisoning the Planet With Mercury Ten years after an international treaty to ban mercury, the toxic metal continues to poison. The reason might have to do with your wedding ring.
E.P.A. to Tighten Limits on Mercury and Other Pollutants From Power Plants A new rule would reduce mercury, arsenic, nickel and lead emissions, which the Biden administration said would protect public health.
Illegal Mining Fuels Crisis For Indigenous Tribe in Brazil’s Amazon Illegal mines have fueled a humanitarian crisis for the Yanomami Indigenous group. Brazil’s new president is trying to fight back.
Can Your Diet Really Affect Your Skin Cancer Risk? A new study found that older adults who ate more fish were more likely to develop melanoma, but experts urged caution when interpreting the findings.