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Mercury levels in tuna unchanged since 1971, according to study

A recent study revealed that mercury levels in tuna have remained virtually static since 1971, despite global efforts to curb mercury emissions

By Undercurrent News | Feb. 23, 2024 10:08 GMT
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A recent study published in Environmental Science & Technology Letters reveals that mercury levels in tuna have remained virtually static since 1971, despite global efforts to curb mercury emissions [...]

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