National Mercury Monitoring Program: Protecting Health and Environment
This act establishes a nationwide program to monitor mercury in air, water, soil, and living organisms. Its purpose is to better understand the sources and effects of mercury pollution, which is crucial for public health, especially for children, and for environmental protection. Citizens will gain access to data on mercury levels in their environment and food.
Key points
A national mercury monitoring network will be established to track mercury levels in the environment, including fish and wildlife.
Mercury contamination data will be publicly available online, increasing awareness and enabling informed decisions about health and diet.
The program aims to protect health, especially children's, by identifying high-risk areas and supporting efforts to reduce mercury exposure.
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