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from The New York Times Mercury rising: Inactive mines have left a mess behind Consumption of fish is by far the most significant source of ingestion-related mercury exposure. Toxic effects include damage to the brain, kidney, and lungs. Symptoms typically include sensory impairment (vision, hearing, speech), disturbed sensation and a lack of coordination. Ed.
BY COLIN RIGLEY July 29, 2009 -- Wind rustled short stalks of dry, brown grass at the abandoned mercury mine just outside of Paso Robles...(Continued on-line at The New Times)
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