Mercury Rising: Why Emissions of This Deadly Neurotoxin May Soon Increase

The EPA's proposal to weaken mercury emissions limits from U.S. fossil fuel power plants by 70 percent raises serious concerns about public health and environmental safety. Mercury is a potent neurotoxin that can have devastating effects on human health, particularly for vulnerable populations like children and pregnant women. This change could lead to increased mercury levels in the environment, affecting air quality and water sources, and ultimately harming wildlife and communities. It's crucial to consider the long-term implications of such regulatory rollbacks.