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- KonferenzbeitragMercury Risk Assessment: The Hidden Danger(Informatics for Environmental Protection - Networking Environmental Information, 2005) Newland, Leo; MacDonell, Margaret
- KonferenzbeitragMERCURY: New Problems for an Old Pollutant(Sh@ring – EnviroInfo 2004, 2004) Newland, LeoAn increase in the number of health advisories for mercury, especially with regard to consumption of fish and fish products, has created new concerns for human health. The problem is most acute in certain populations (pregnant women, children, etc.) and provides a basis for the limiting of fish consumption. Data show a greater than 30% increase in the number of mercury advisories/bans in the last ten years.
- KonferenzbeitragMerging Old and New: Framing Technology Transfer to Improve Mercury Risk Management for Artisans and Communities(Environmental Informatics and Systems Research, 2007) Bailey, Marianne; Fernandez, Luis; Loren, Habegger; MacDonell, Margaret; Newland, LeoMillions of people worldwide are involved in artisanal mining and the crafting of precious metals. Mercury is a common additive for extracting gold from ore, and potential health impacts are substantial. A number of initiatives are under way to reduce mercury releases and exposures, and a recent pilot demonstration of a retort installation shop has demonstrated a 20-fold reduction in airborne levels within a small Brazilian gold shop. Information technology and educational outreach are key to increasing local awareness of the mercury threat and options for mitigating exposure, including via trainers. A prototype website is being developed to serve as an information resource for this effort.