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Stop Ocean Pollution

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Mercury: News & Reports

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  • The Scanner
    October 23, 2009
  • Mercury Pollution Reduction Act Mark Up Postponed
    October 6, 2009

Reports

Hidden Costs: Reduced IQ from Chlor-Alkali Plant Mercury Emissions Harms the Economy
No Excuses: Communities At Risk Without Mercury-Free Technology
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Press Releases

  • House of Representatives’ Vote of 29-14 Brings U.S. Closer to Reducing Mercury Pollution from U.S. Chlorine Plants, a Major Mercury Source
    October 21, 2009
  • Oceana Air Monitoring Near Ashta Chemicals Chlor-Alkali Plant
    September 11, 2009
  • Senate Introduces Bill to Eliminate Mercury from Chlorine Production within Two Years
    July 9, 2009

In the News

  • Mercury omission
    Source: Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
    September 23, 2009
  • Before you bite into that next piece of sushi…
    Source: Los Angeles Times | PDF
    June 12, 2009
  • For moms and kids, go mercury-free
    Source: Augusta Chronicle | PDF
    May 17, 2009
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