Study finds mercury levels in Arctic soils 5 times higher than temperate regions

Study finds mercury levels in Arctic soils 5 times higher than temperate regions 07/12/2017 01:30 PM EDT Plants and soil in the Arctic tundra absorb and store mercury released into the atmosphere by industry and mining in the Earth's temperate regions, leading to soil mercury levels five times higher than in lower latitudes, according to a new study by researchers supported by the National Science Foundation (NSF). The research was published this week in the journal Nature. The international team of researchers from the U.S. and France used a combination of methods to monitor ... More at https://www.nsf.gov/news/news_summ.jsp?cntn_id=242476&WT.mc_id=USNSF_51&WT.mc_ev=click This is an NSF News item. Save Save   Follow NSF:    Save Save This email was sent using GovDelivery Communications Cloud on behalf of: National Science Foundation Update · 4201 Wilson Boulevard · Arlington, VA 22230 · 703-292-5111