Should government regulate mercury levels in the environment?

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7/16/2008 11:35:18 AM

Add "in the environment" and I think the issue is good to go... it would essentially encompass every aspect that the government actually would consider putting regulations on with regard to mercury levels, right?

7/16/2008 11:02:49 AM

 What about mercury from old dental fillings? Maybe the government should pay for people to have those taken out and replaced? I think it should be regulated since it is a known toxin and all sources should  be monitored.

7/14/2008 7:15:35 PM

please. that would definately clear it up!

 

Thanks a bunch!

7/14/2008 6:02:46 PM

Got it. Do we need to add "in our environment" at the end? I want to be specific enough so users understand what we're debating. This would incorporate in food, water, air, etc.

 

 

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Are you concerned about mercury in our environment?

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  • Sort of...
  • No, it's just more environmental mumbo-jumbo
7/14/2008 5:40:59 PM

I would be fine with the changes you suggested, Brian. How do I implement them?

7/10/2008 5:16:06 PM

Let's try and see if we can make this an approvable issue on the site so everyone can debate it. Here's something from Senator Leahy (D-VT):

"Mercury is a dangerous toxin that has become widespread throughout our environment. While national policies have been successful at reducing mercury emissions from medical and municipal waste incinerators by over 90 percent since 1990, mercury pollution from coal-fired power plants (the largest remaining sources) remains completely unregulated."

How about: Should government regulate mercury levels?
 

7/10/2008 12:30:03 PM

Mercury in fossil fuel emissions, fish, vaccines (formerly), and other sources has been a huge issue in the news so far this year. Every day there is at least 1 unique news story published somewhere in the U.S. about mercury. With all the coverage, I'm often shocked to hear people say, "What's mercury?"

 

Please let me know whether you're concerned about mercury, and leave comments to tell us why or why not!