Mercury Pollution
News Wires
Associated Press
Power plant will set standard for controlling mercury AP May 04 2005 (Montana, Hardin Generating Station, RMP)
Mercury-Laden Clouds Threaten Utah AP May 01 2005 (gold mines near Elko
EPA report sees bigger gain from curbs on mercury AP April 30 2005 (MA, USA, EPA)
AP: EPA Releases Mercury Pollution Report AP April 29 2005
Bush Urges Congress to Pass Proposal AP April 22 2005(nitrogen oxides, sulfur dioxide, mercury, USA)
Report: EPA Mercury Plan to Achieve Cuts AP April 21 2005
Mercury in Fish Prompt Broader N.Y. Ban AP April 15 2005
Students spill small amount of mercury on Hillsdale County school bus AP April 15 2005 (Mich.)
Mercury found in Carlsbad sewer system AP April 13 2005 (Albuquerque, NM)
Delaware City Plant Launches Mercury Emissions Study AP April 13 2005 (Philadelphia, PA, chlorine)
10 States to Sue EPA Over Mercury Rules AP April 12 2005 (USA)
State joins mercury emissions suit AP April 09 2005 (Wisconsin)
PSNH: Pollution standards drastic AP April 08 2005 (NH)
Nine States Sue Gov't Over Mercury Rules AP March 30 2005
EPA Chided for Disregarding Mercury Study AP March 23 2005
EPA Issues Rules Cutting Mercury Pollution AP March 15 2005
Onondagas Claim 4,000 Square Miles of New York State, Want Environmental Cleanup AP March 16 2005
EPA Issues Rules Cutting Mercury Pollution AP March 15 2005
EPA Issuing New Rules on Mercury Pollution from Power Plants AP March 14 2005
High Levels of Mercury Found in Vt. Birds AP March 11 2005 (Vermont)
EPA Orders Smog, Soot Reductions to Benefit People Downwind from Power Plants AP March 11 2005
Conservation Law Foundation suing over mercury pollution AP March 11 2005 (USA)
Mercury Levels in N.J. Tuna Excessive AP March 10 2005
Federal Rule Resets Soot and Smog Limits AP March 10 2005
Mercury Study Identifies Problem Spots AP March 09 2005 (northeastern USA, eastern Canada)
EPA Announces Plan for Stricter Controls on Lead in Drinking Water AP March 08 2005
Mercury Study Identifies Problem Spots AP March 08 2005
Schools Moving to Rid Mercury From Labs AP March 06 2005
Mercury Damage to Babies Costs Billions, Study Says AP March 01 2005 (IQ, USA, $8.7b pa)
Great Salt Lake Mercury Worries Scientists AP February 21 2005 (birds, brine shrimp)
Dangers of mercury Pollution Overstated, House Republicans Say in Report AP February 16 2005
Economic Development Officials Battling Air-Pollution Designations AP February 16 2005 (expensive technology v. going overseas)
Senators, states call for tougher mercury standards AP February 04 2005
EPA Overlooked Health Impact... AP February 04 2005 (electric industry)
Group: N.Y. Needs Better Mercury Control AP February 03 2005
EPA Says White House Flunks Mercury Safety AP February 03 2005
EU Commission Proposes Phasing out Exports to Combat mercury Pollution AP February 01 2005 (by 2011)
Chlorine Factories Eyed As Pollution AP January 26 2005
U.S. Coal-Fired Electricity Plants among North America's Largest Polluters, Study Says AP January 13 2005
Newmont Mining Accused of Gross Negligence AP December 24 2004
Company Admits Indonesia Mercury Release AP December 22 2004
Heinz Kerry faults Bush on climate pact AP October 19 2004
Court Orders Japan to Pay in Mercury Case AP October 15 2004
Tests Show Mercury Levels OK Near Mine AP October 05 2004
Study Finds N.C. Mercury Levels Above Safe Levels AP May 19 2004
Ore. Fish Samples Still Show Mercury AP April 01 2004
Children, some women should limit fish intake, government says AP March 19 2004
EPA rule on mercury gives coal-burners flexibility AP State & Local Wire February 01 2004
BBC
Blood 'fast' to expel jab mercury BBC April 25 2005 (vaccine, thimerosal, methyl mercury, ethyl mercury)
Doubt cast over jab mercury risks BBC April 22 2005
Combined jab 'not as effective' BBC April 12 2005
Pact to curb mercury is rejected BBC February 25 2005
Crematoria warned over mercury BBC January 10 2005
Plan for new vaccine for babies BBC January 05 2005
Peru mine threat to water supply BBC November 22 2004
Woman blames mercury for depression BBC November 20 2004
Newmont cleared in Indonesia BBC October 19 2004
Japan upholds Minamata ruling BBC October 15 2004
Five-in-one baby jab plan unveiled BBC August 09 2004
Children get five-in-one vaccine BBC August 09 2004
Scrapping of mercury jab welcomed BBC August 07 2004
Vaccine scrapped over autism fear BBC August 07 2004
Children had mercury for 'days' BBC August 05 2004
Checks for mercury spill children BBC August 04 2004
Mother's fish diet boost to baby BBC June 24 2004
Row over autism link to vaccines BBC June 08 2004
Cost of cremations could increase BBC May 21 2004
Chemical spill at airport BBC April 26 2004
Latvia seizes abandoned mercury BBC January 08 2004
Challenge to fish mercury warning BBC August 28 2003
Public alert after chemical spill BBC August 08 2003
'Poisonous' baby jab warning BBC June 24 2003
Mercury 'linked to autism' BBC June 18 2003
Mercury baby fears eased BBC May 15 2003
Action on crematoria mercury BBC May 09 2003
Baby food mercury concern BBC April 09 2003
Fears over tuna health risk to babies BBC February 17 2003
UN urges 'drastic' cuts in mercury BBC February 04 2003
Fresh fears over child vaccines BBC January 14 2003
Warning over fish mercury levels BBC November 28 2002
Infertility linked to mercury in seafood BBC September 23 2002
Thousands fear mercury poisoning from fillings BBC November 23 1998
New Scientist
Coal-fired power plants to trade mercury pollution NS March 26 2005
US mercury pollution more pervasive than realised NS March 19 2005 (Bicknell thrush)
Tam Dalyell on a mouthful of quicksilver, and waste disposal on the high seas NS March 12 2005 ($)
US pollution cuts could save 17,000 lives a year NS March 11 2005
Five-in-one jab for UK babies NS August 09 2004
Autism link? NS June 19 2004
System converts smokestack heat to electricity NS May 31 2004
Special report: A health fad that's hard to swallow NS April 12 2004 (dietary supplements, Asian medicines)
A trap for toxic metal NS March 13 2004 ($)
Nutrient during pregnancy 'super-charges' brain NS March 12 2004 (choline)
Iraqis reclaim their ancient wetlands NS October 01 2003
For the record New Scientist July 05 2003 (re June 14 whalemeat story)
A need to know NS June 21 2003 (autism) ($)
Toxic metal clue to autism NS June 18 2003
Even 'safe' mercury levels harm brain NS June 14 2003 ($)
Shops in Japan are selling mercury-riddled dolphin flesh as whalemeat NS June 14 2003 ($)
Sacred heirlooms tarnished NS March 01 2003 ($)
Wild coal fires are a 'global catastrophe' NS February 14 2003
The liquid telescope NS November 30 2002 (2000 litres of mercury lens) ($)
Reuters
Mercury in Vaccines Different, Study Shows RT April 21 2005 (ethyl mercury, thimerosal, methyl mercury)
Mercury Pollution, Autism Link Found - U.S. Study RT March 16 2005
EPA to Let Utilities Trade Mercury Emissions -WPost RT March 15 2005
Utility Pollution Bill Stalls in Senate Committee RT March 09 2005
Somali MPs Call for Help to Clean Up Hazardous Waste RT March 05 2005 (tsunami, varied waste)
Bush utility pollution bill in trouble-Democrats RT February 15 2005
Bush Urges Congress to Pass Energy Bill RT February 03 2005 (Clear Skies, MTBE)
US Senate Panel May Deadlock on Utility Emissions RT February 03 2005 (CO2) (Clear Skies)
Eat Lower-Mercury Fish, U.S. Tells Women, Children RT March 19 2004
Mercury Study Shows Permanent Damage to Children RT February 06 2004 (Harvard School of Public Health)
Mercury in Ocean Fish may Come from Natural Sources, Not Pollution Earth Observatory December 03 2003 (Hawaii)
News from other sources
Mercury too high in Utah test fish Salt Lake Tribune May 11 2005
World urgently needs an EU mercury export ban - EEB EU Business May 11 2005
Ohio EPA calls coke plant mercury limits flexible Toledo Blade May 11 2005
Crematory Operator Takes Issue with Mercury Bill May 10 2005
New restrictions on lead and mercury in paints, enamels and similar products CNW May 10 (Canada)
Mercury Reaches Fish in Inland Lakes WBAY TV May 10 2005
Mercury pollution still poses health risk on campus Daily Illini May 09 2005
Mercury levels prompt fish warning UPI May 09 2005
Mercury aplenty from sewage plants - Letter Concord Monitor May 08 2005
Mercury Hair Testing, They Want Your Hair ABC4 May 06 2005
Foundry Rolls Out Technology to Reduce Mercury Recycling Today May 06 2005 (Atlantic States Cast Iron Pipe)
Utahns can test their hair for mercury Salt Lake Tribune May 06 2005
House committee delays mercury emissions bill Foster's Daily Democrat May 06 2005
Panel delays move to cut mercury emissions The Union Leader May 06 2005 (NH, USA)
Fish tested for mercury Bonner County Daily Bee May 05 2005 (Lake Pend Oreille)
Mercury, PCBs are found in Bay City ABC12.com May 05 2005 (MI, USA)
Study Finds No Link Between Mercury Levels and Mental Impairment in Adults; New Data Shows No Risk Among Older Adults and Confirms Health Benefits PR Newswire (press release) May 05 2005
Bay County investigators checking for source of mercury spill WOOD-TV May 05 2005 (MI, USA)
MERCURY FROM MINES: Utah should start looking for tainted fish Salt Lake Tribune May 05 2005
US Rep. Baldwin To Announce Mercury Reduction Legislation Democratic Party of Wisconsin May 05 2005 (DPW, press release)
Vermont adopts law banning sale of mercury products Waste News May 04 2005
Opponents of NM power plant fear airborne mercury pollutantsCortez Journal May 03 2005
A hazardous policy on mercury Silver Chips Online May 02 2005 (EPA regulations)
A poison wind: Toxic mercury blows into Utah from Nevada Salt Lake Tribune May 02 2005 (gold mines near Elko)
Controversy over mercury and vaccinations Pittsburgh Tribune-Review May 01 2005
Mercury rising Newsday May 01 2005 (Thimerosol, autism, EVIDENCE OF HARM: Mercury in Vaccines and the Autism Epidemic - A Medical Controversy, by David Kirby. St. Martin's, 460 pp., $26.95.)
Autism program set at county library Asbury Park Press April 30 2005 (NJ, USA, vaccine, David Kirby)
Laura Brod: Err on the side of caution: Get mercury out of vaccines Minneapolis Star Tribune April 30 2005 (MN, USA, subset)
Mercury rituals draw concern Bradenton Herald April 30 2005 (FL, USA, Caribbean religious rituals, vidajan, voodoo)
Domestic fight nets mercury Albuquerque Tribune April 29 2005 (NM, USA)
Some dentists, patients phasing out fillings with mercury KHON2 April 29 2005 (Honolulu, HI, USA)
Collins, Lieberman plan appeal of EPA's mercury regulations Portland Press Herald April 27 2005 (ME, USA)
Gov. Blagojevich challenges the federal mercury rule Illinois Government News Network April 27 2005 (Blagojevich, IL, USA, coal)
Mercury Pollution Concerns State Clean Water Group Voices April 27 2005 (CT, USA, Clean Water Action)
Liquid mercury spills in Peekskill classroom The Journal News.com April 27 2005 (NY, USA)
Codey signs measure banning sale of mercury themometers Newsday April 26 2005 (Long Island, NY, USA)
Senators may ask EPA to review mercury rule FXstreet.com April 26 2005
Vaccine-Related Bills Spark Ire and Optimism FOX News April 26 2005 (USA, autism, thimerosal)
State targets mercury in auto recycling April 25 2005
On Earth Day Women Battle Rising Mercury Hazards April 25 2005
Mercury Found In New Omaha Home WOWT April 24 2005 (NE, USA)
State warns of mercury in area fish Oneonta Daily Star April 23 2005 (NY, Adirondack, Catskill, USA)
EPA Removing Mercury At Omaha Home Omaha Channel.com April 23 2005 (NE, USA)
Clean air advocate responds to Bush's speech Maryville Daily Times April 23 2005 (TN, USA, NOX, SO2, mercury, CO2)
Mercury Spill Evacuates Building Channel Cincinnati.com April 23 2005
Mercury disposal causing alarm Times of India April 22 2005 (Gujarat)
Baltimoreans' mercury levels Baltimore Sun April 22 2005
Mercury Spill In Mt. Auburn WCPO April 22 2005 (Cincinnati, OH, USA)
Rally at Capitol Over Mercury Emissions WLNS April 22 2005 (Lansing, MI, USA)
Sweet Environmental Victories The Nation April 21 2005 (EPA policy, mercury)
Mercury leak at GCHS poses no health hazard Danville Advocate April 21 2005 (KY, USA, barometer)
St. Vincent phases out products with mercury Santa Fe New Mexican April 21 2005 (thermometers, H2E, USA)
This face cream has 30,000 times more mercury: HK Govt AFP April 21 2005 (Whitening Sunblock Cream)
Mercury spill causes evacuation at high school WAVY-TV (AP) April 20 2005 (Portsmouth, VA, USA)
Mercury spills prompt state to issue guidelines Cincinnati Enquirer April 20 2005 (OH, USA)
Mercury levels and cognitive function investigated in adults Medical News Today April 20 2005 (UK) (fish)
US Mercury Levels No Threat to Adult Brain Forbes April 19 2005 (USA)
Schools get mercury-spill guidelines The Courier-Journal April 19 2005 (KY, USA)
US has made strides against asthma, mercury, report says Waste News April 19 2005 (OH, USA)
Brain Function in Adults Unaffected by Mercury Levels MedPage Today April 19 2005 (NJ,USA)
Burn plant cuts mercury levels CBC Prince Edward Island April 19 2005 (Canada)
Herb Weisbaum: Get Rid Of Your Car's Mercury KOMO April 18 2005 (mercury, lead, Seattle)
Mercury Air Emissions Reduced up to 90 Percent through co-firing ... Green Energy Resources April 18 2005 (Carbon, Nitrous oxide and Sulfur emissions, mercury, Green Energy Resources PR)
Mercury rising Salon April 18 2005 (fish, fetususm children, brain, attention, USA) ($)
Mercury test cost a worry for supes Daily Democrat April 18 2005 (EPA, costs, CA)
Rockville Family Checked for Mercury Contamination April 18 2005 (DC, USA, in 50 pound bag of rice)
Mercury rules pass in House Barre Montpelier Times Argus April 16 2005 (VT, USA)
Family finds mercury in Richmond apartment Kentucky.com April 16 2005
EERC Receives Award for Outstanding Coal Ash Research Energy & Environmental Research Center April 15 2005 (coal combustion products (CCPs), mercury)
Mercury bill speeds through committee Pawtucket Times April 15 2005 (Rhode Island)
Mercury fillings during pregnancy may not lead to low birth weight MedIndia April 15 2005 (American Journal of Epidemiology, issue April 2005)
Keep debate focused when discussing mercury filling bans MaineToday.com April 15 2005
Elevated mercury levels found in Island trout CBC Prince Edward Island April 15 2005 (Prince Edward Island, Canada)
President soft pedals mercury reform East Texas Review April 14 2005 (TX, USA)
Cleaning up mercury is no easy task Mount Shasta Herald April 14 2005 (EPA instructions for small spills, CA, USA)
Mercury is not a concern in fish oils SunHerald.com April 14 2005 (MS, USA, Q&A)
Mercury drive to be held May 2-6 Monroe Times April 14 2005 (WI, USA, thermometers)
House panel passes mercury control bill Barre Montpelier Times Argus April 13 2005
Is the EPA Lowballing the Mercury Risk? Los Angeles Times April 13 2005 ($)
Wisconsin joins 9 states suing EPA over lax mercury rules YubaNet April 13 2005 (Nevada City, CA)
DENTAL GROUP REPORTEDLY AGITATED Mercury bill sparks bizarre fight MaineToday.com April 13 2005 (American Dental Association)
Senate bill prohibits mercury in immunizations for children Columbia Daily Tribune April 12 2005 (MO)
Wis. joins mercury lawsuit The Capital Times April 12 2005 (WI)
Mercury survey planned Ironwood Daily Globe April 12 2005 (MI) (walleyes)
Little is being done to combat the dangers of mercury South Bend Tribune April 12 2005 (mad hatter, background) (IN)>
Doyle authorizes state to join federal mercury lawsuit Milwaukee Business Journal April 11 2005 (Wisconsin)
Marquette plant part of proposed mercury controls Marquette Mining Journal April 11 2005 (Michigan)
RWS incinerator is top mercury pollution source within Maine MaineToday.com April 10 2005
Mercury in waste adds to local risk Portland Press Herald April 10 2005 (Maine)
Testing disputes with DEP continue Portland Press Herald April 10 2005 (Maine, Department of Environmental Protection)
Lawmakers join forces to deal with mercury fallout The Union Leader April 10 2005 (NH)
Thinking straight on Mercury case Boston Herald April 10 2005 (States suing EPA)
Fish prevent heart attacks, cancer despite contaminants! Newindpress April 10 2005 (methyl mercury)
Public Service president says mercury reduction goals unrealistic Laconia Citizen April 10 2005 (NH)
A month after spill, council chambers mercury-free Virginia Gazette April 09 2005
Mercury cleanup could help out Auburn business Nevada City Union April 09 2005
PSNH warns: Mercury standards unattainable Portsmouth Herald News April 08 2005 (NH)
Mercury Fillings in Moms Don't Lead to Small Babies Forbes April 08 2005 (USA)
Trinity Lake mercury, security restrictions announced AP APril 08 2005
Mustard agent may contain mercuryEastOregonian.info April 08 2005 (USA)
Thousands of mercury poisoning patients to receive assistance: Japanese government AP April 08 2005 (Tokyo, Minamata disease)
Mercury Emissions, Clean Air, the EPA, Science and a Simple Solution Green Energy Resources April 08 2005
Abandoned asbestos, mercury found in warehouse Access North Georgia April 08 2005
National groups rate New England on reducing dental mercury Vermont Guardian April 07 2005 (USA)
Salmon has less mercury than tuna Biloxi Sun Herald April 07 2005 (MS USA methylmercury)
Committee hears mercury bill Pawtucket Times April 07 2005 (New England Gas Company , spill, RI, USA)
Nine states sue US on mercury rules People's Weekly World (EPA USA) April 07 2005
Mercury emissions plan insufficient Connecticut Post (EPA USA) April 07 2005
Mass. gets B- in mercury fight Boston Globe April 05 2005 (dentist)
Coal Goes Cofiring, Mercury Air Emissions Reduced up to 90% Green Energy Resources April 04 2005
Is Mercury the New Exploding Gas Tank? CommonDreams.org April 4 2005
Northeast battles its status as US 'tailpipe' Christian Science Monitor April 01 2005 (mercury )
In bid to cut mercury, US lets other toxins through Christian Science Monitor March 31 2005
Voluntary Emissions Plan Is Smart Move for Canada Detroit News March 28 2005
Playing with mercury: Senate bill is a political smokescreen The Union Leader March 28 2005 (US)
Environmentalists suffer setbacks Detroit News March 23 2005
Mercury rules, study at odds Detroit News March 23 2005 (Washington Post
New EPA Mercury Rule Omits Conflicting Data Washington Post March 22 2005 (Harvard) (US)
EPA's Mercury Plan Is Best Route to Reduction Detroit News March 21 2005
Cleaned-Up Cardozo Again Set To Reopen Washington Post March 20 2005
Study Links Mercury from Power Plants to Autism Houston Chronicle March 18 2005
Mercury in Fish Linked to Increased Heart Disease Turtle Island Restoration Network March 17 2005
Could cuts in emissions come faster? Christian Science Monitor March 17 2005
Schools to Throw Out Mercury Thermometers Washington Post March 17 2005 (US)
Amid rising concern about mercury, EPA sets new rules Christian Science Monitor March 16 2005 (warnings map)
Groups condemn EPA's mercury rule USA Today March 16 2005
EPA orders industry to cut mercury 70% Indianapolis Star March 16 2005
Mercury Emissions To Be Traded Washington Post March 15 2005 (US)
Perspectives on Mercury's Perils Washington Post March 15 2005
Andean villagers seek American justice San Francisco Chronicle March 14 2005 (Yanacocha )
Legal Challenge Filed to Tuna and Seafood Advisory EWG March 14 2005
Bush to Permit Trading of Credits to Limit Mercury The New York Times March 14 2005
Cardozo High Cleaning to Continue Mercury, Other Substances Found in School Washington Post March 13 2005
Conservation Law Foundation sues over mercury The Union Leader March 12 2005 (US)
Compactor cuts light bulbs' mercury risks The Arizona Republic Mar 11 2005
New Report from Alliance to Save Energy Documents Solutions to Rising Industrial Energy Costs The Alliance to Save Energy March 10 2005 (Energy Management Pathfinding)
Controversy Continues Over EPA Mercury Standards BushGreenwatch March 10 2005
Mining Company in Court Battle with Peruvian Villagers Over 2000 mercury Spill The Denver Post March 10 2005 (Newmont)
CLF to Sue Brayton Point Power Plant Seeks Reductions in Toxic Mercury Emissions Conservation Law Foundation (CLF) March 10 2005
Study finds mercury hotspots in Eastern Canada, contamination in birds Canadian Press March 10 2005
Controversy Continues Over EPA Mercury Standards BushGreenwatch March 10 2005
New Mercury Discovered in Cardozo Labs Washington Post March 10 2005 (US)
Another View: President’s Clear Skies Initiative is best way to cut pollution The Union Leader March 10 2005 (US)
EPA Distorted Mercury Analysis, GAO Says Washington Post March 08 2005
EPA Distorted Mercury Analysis, GAO Says Washington Post March 08 2005
House Committee Downplays Health Risks of Mercury BushGreenwatch March 03 2005
House Committee Downplays Health Risks of Mercury BushGreenwatch March 03 2005
Ozone decline stuns scientists Denver Post March 02 2005
Connecticut River Advocates Take on Pollution, ATVs Eagle Times March 02 2005
New Study Shows Impact of Mercury Pollution: $8.7 Billion Lost Annually Due to Poisoning in the Womb PSR February 28 2005
Countries reject global mercury treaty Nature February 28 2005 (UN) ($)
New Study Shows Impact of Mercury Pollution: $8.7 Billion Lost Annually Due to Poisoning in the Womb PSR February 28 2005
Action on Heavy Metals among Key Decisions at UNEP Council Meeting UNEP February 25 2005
Public Health and Economic Consequences of Methylmercury Toxicity to the Developing Brain Leonardo Trasande, Philip J. Landrigan, Clyde Schechter February 25 2005
'Clear Skies' plan: the battle heats up Christian Science Monitor February 25 2005
US blocks talks on mercury ban, boosting UN environment meet: diplomats Terra Wire Feb 25 2005
UNEP Governing council tackles the global mercury problem Small Islands Developing States Network
February 23 2005
Governor's Crusade Against Business Rules has Found No Villains The Sacramento Bee February 15 2005 (California)
Older men with high mercury levels are at risk Scripps Howard News Service February 14 2005
Clash over policies on energy, pollution Christian Science Monitor February 10 2005
First Vioxx, Now Thimerosal: When it Comes to Safety, Merck Keeps Missing the Mark, Says National Autism Association Mercury Exposure February 08 2005
State considers own rules to curb mercury pollution The Union Leader February 04 2005
Report Card Shows Pennsylvania Doing Poor Job of Reducing Mercury Pollution National Wildlife Federation February 04 2005
Chlorine dilemma: clean pool, dirty air Christian Science Monitor February 03 2005
The 51 Percent Solution -- An ENN Commentary Sierra Club February 03 2005
Wind Energy a Goal in State Chicago Tribune February 02 2005
Toxic Warning: Dolphin Meat is Poisoning the Japanese People Earth Island Institute February 01 2005 (mercury, methylmercury, cadmium, DDT, PCBs)
Senate Testimony to Reveal 'Clear Skies' Bill Crafted by Polluters NRDC February 01 2005
Senate Testimony to Reveal 'Clear Skies' Bill Crafted by Polluters Natural Resources Defense Council February 01 2005
Dozens of Words for Snow, None for Pollution Mother Jones January/February 2005
Mercury-Based Chlorine Plants Rival Coal-Burning Power Plants as Mercury Polluters Oceania January 2005
Cala/Bell Markets Putting Customers at Risk Sea Turtle Restoration Project January 28 2005 (swordfish, shark)
Bush Administration Pushes Plan to Change Air Pollution Regulation Chicago Tribune January 27 2005 (Clear Skies)
Report Says Indiana Utilities Can Cut Mercury Releases into Air by 90 Percent The Indianapolis Star January 20 2005
Environmentalists Win Bid to Regulate Taconite Industry Mercury Emissions Duluth News-Tribune January 17 2005 (asbestos)
Environmentalists Win Bid to Regulate Taconite Industry Mercury Emissions Duluth News-Tribune January 17 2005 (asbestos)
Study Claims U.S. Power Plants Far More Polluting than National Neighbors San Antonio Express-News January 12 2005 (coal, Mexico, Canada)
EarthTalk: Is it True that Coastal Development Contributed to Greater Loss of Life from the Tsunami? the Editors of E/The Environmental Magazine January 11 2005 (also toxic metal syndrome)
eBay Launches PC Reuse and Recycling Initiative eBay January 10 2005
Silicon Valley Players Seek Breakthroughs in Alternative-Power Technology San Jose mercury News January 09 2005
Electric Vehicle Converts Happy to Avoid Pumps, Accept Cars' Limitations Chicago Tribune January 04 2005
Newmont Mining Fights Shareholder Proposal Questioning Practices in Indonesia The Denver Post January 03 2005
Michigan testing finds pollutants make fish unsafe to consume The Detroit News December 22 2004
Small-scale gold mining - high mercury risk, Tanzania Geological Survey of Denmark and Greenland December 2004
Pollution dispute tests Indonesia Christian Science Monitor October 20 2004
The Hazards to the Unborn Child of Methylmercury in the Environment Mount Sinai School of Medicine October 12 2004
Mercury in newborns tied to moms' diets Palm Beach Post October 07 2004
Tuna's Red Glare? It Could Be Carbon Monoxide The New York Times October 06 2004
Iraq to tackle toxic 'hot spots' Nature September 15 2004
Mercury levels in fish a concern for at-risk groups Atlanta Journal-Constitution August 17 2004
Killing us slowly. We make war on ourselves by ignoring the environment Concord Monitor August 17 2004
Mercury should have EPA feverish Atlanta Journal-Constitution August 17 2004
Drug Company Fights to Keep Toxin in Vaccines; United Kingdom to Ban It Completely National Autism Association August 12 2004
Water Study Yields a Few Surprises for New England Earth Observatory July 08 2004
Don't back off on mercury rules Atlanta Journal-Constitution July 06 2004
Atty. Gen. Sues Over Tuna Los Angeles Times June 22 2004 ($)
Eat farmed salmon, buy the farm; North America; Brief Article Earth Island Journal June 11 2004
Women's health symposium The Pennington Post June 11 2004
Tuna Meltdown Dissident Voice May 31 2004
Alarming Alert About Fish ABC 7 News, WJLA-TV May 19 2004
Bonus from mother's milk Los Angeles Daily News May 16 2004
Eat Fish, Have a Bigger Baby HealthDay May 14 2004
How much tuna is safe to eat? Charlotte Observer April 21 2004
Children, some women should limit fish intake, government says Medical Letter on the CDC & FDA April 18 2004
Impose stricter mercury limits Wisconsin State Journal April 18 2004
Mercury advisory becomes hooked to other concerns Asbury Park Press April 18 2004
Get tough on mercury emissions Minnesota Daily April 15 2004
U.S. needs tougher mercury policy Newsday April 14 2004
Senators attack mercury proposal Atlanta Journal-Constitution April 13 2004
Will Congress ignore the Science and Vote to Keep Mercury, a Known Neurotoxin, in Kids’ Vaccines? National Autism Association April 13 2004
New EWG Action Fund Ad Opposes Bush Administration Mercury Policy EWG March 26 2004
FDA Sides With Lobbyists on Mercury Guidelines EWG March 19 2004
Mercury increasingly runs through it, to fishermen's dismay Scripps Howard News Service March 18 2004
Science or politics? St. Petersburg Times April 12 2004
New Jersey Scientist Says Rewritten Mercury Regulations Downplay Toxicity Knight Ridder April 09 2004
Park has big fish to fry: mercury in trout Denver Rocky Mountain News April 08 2004
Study: Pregnant women eating too much fish USA Today April 08 2004
Trolling for a market niche -- smaller tuna's health hook San Francisco Chronicle April 05 2004
Mercury's taint Boston Globe April 04 2004
Hold The Tuna TomPaine.com April 02 2004
Protect unborn from mercury Baton Rouge Advocate March 31 2004
Who'll stop the mercury rain? US News & World Report March 29 2004
Heed state's mercury warnings Baton Rouge Advocate March 29 2004
Panelist: Fish advisory ignored findings Arizona Daily Star March 29 2004
Don't Eat That Fish Field & Stream March 29 2004
Fish Advisory Will Not Protect Women and Children, Enviro Groups Say Greenwire March 23 2004
Mercury Sounds Seafood Alarm at FDA Voices of Central Pennsylvania March 23 2004
U.S. Issues New Guidelines Limiting Fish Intake Connecticut Post March 21 2004
U.S. urges limits on eating albacore The San Francisco Chronicle March 20 2004
2 agencies urge limit on eating tuna Boston Globe March 20 2004
Federal Caveat Issued on the Catch of the Day Los Angeles Times March 20 2004 ($)
Limits Urged on Eating Tuna The Washington Post March 20 2004
Mercury Fears Spur New Fish Consumption Guidelines HealthDay March 19 2004
New Fish Guidelines Issued, Prompted By Mercury Concerns Online NewsHour March 19 2004
Women, Children Warned About Tuna Consumption The Washington Post March 19 2004
Fishing For Answers TomPaine.com March 18 2004
Move on mercury: Study should prompt tougher rules on emissions Eugene Register-Guard March 08 2004
More poison for your food? Wilmington Star March 07 2004
Tell EPA to cut mercury pollution Atlanta Journal-Constitution March 03 2004
Mercury: Enough! Charlotte Observer March 02 2004
Tuna Danger Detroit Now March 01 2004
Illinois mercury levels in spotlight Chicago Tribune February 25 2004
Mercury rising Boston Globe February 17 2004
Indiana lets feds deal with mercury Indianapolis Star February 16 2004
Act Fast on Mercury Threat Los Angeles Times February 16 2004 ($)
In the fish we eat, mercury rising WSFB February 13 2004
Editorial: Connect the dots/What's shaping mercury rules? Minneapolis Star Tribune February 12 2004
Mercury worries rising Sarasota Herald Tribune February 12 2004
Small tuna found to hold less mercury Oregonian February 10 2004
CDC Data Leads Scientists to Shocking Discovery National Autism Association February 09 2004
Young Sentinels of Peril Los Angeles Times February 07 2004 (Greenland) ($)
Mercury Threat To Fetus Raised The Washington Post February 06 2004
Newborns' Mercury Exposure Worse Than Thought, EPA Says Los Angeles Times February 06 2004 ($)
Mercury Dangers for Unborn CBS News February 06 2004
Mercury: Twice as Many Newborns at Risk for Developmental, Learning Problems Greenwire February 05 2004
Fish pregnant women can eat, and how much Scripps Howard News Service February 05 2004
EPA raises estimate of newborns exposed to mercury Scripps Howard News Service February 02 2004
Proposed Mercury Rules Bear Industry Mark The Washington Post January 31 2004
Tuna could soon carry mercury warning Naples Daily News January 17 2004
Farmed Salmon, Pro and Con The New York Times January 17 2004
Mercury findings spur group to act Knight Ridder News Service January 01 2004
Obstetrics: FDA uner fire for mercury in fish advice Women's Health Weekly January 01 2004
Dirty Skies: The Bush Administration's Air Pollution Plan NRDC September 05 2003
Mercury Poisoning On The Rise Reuters Sept. 13 2002
Key
| AFP | Agence France Presse |
| AP | Associated Press |
| BBC | British Broadcasting Corporation |
| DHK | Dayhawk Kim, NewsForum and World Issues Forum |
| JL | John Linendoll, NewsForum and World Issues Forum |
| NS | New Scientist |
| RT | Reuters |