Mercury physicochemical and biogeochemical transformation in the atmosphere and at atmospheric interfaces: a review and future directions
Mercury is a fascinating fluid metal that exists as liquid at 25 C (0 C= 273 K). This silver
colored d-block heavy metal exhibits noble-gas-like characteristics and solidifies at a …
colored d-block heavy metal exhibits noble-gas-like characteristics and solidifies at a …
Human health effects of methylmercury exposure
S Díez - Reviews of environmental contamination and …, 2009 - Springer
Mercury (Hg) has caused a variety of significant and documented adverse effects on human
health and the environment throughout the world. Mercury and the compounds with which it …
health and the environment throughout the world. Mercury and the compounds with which it …
A synthesis of atmospheric mercury depletion event chemistry in the atmosphere and snow
It was discovered in 1995 that, during the spring time, unexpectedly low concentrations of
gaseous elemental mercury (GEM) occurred in the Arctic air. This was surprising for a …
gaseous elemental mercury (GEM) occurred in the Arctic air. This was surprising for a …
Mercury in Arctic marine ecosystems: Sources, pathways and exposure
JL Kirk, I Lehnherr, M Andersson, BM Braune… - Environmental …, 2012 - Elsevier
Mercury in the Arctic is an important environmental and human health issue. The reliance of
Northern Peoples on traditional foods, such as marine mammals, for subsistence means that …
Northern Peoples on traditional foods, such as marine mammals, for subsistence means that …
Global observations and modeling of atmosphere–surface exchange of elemental mercury: a critical review
Reliable quantification of air–surface fluxes of elemental Hg vapor (Hg 0) is crucial for
understanding mercury (Hg) global biogeochemical cycles. There have been extensive …
understanding mercury (Hg) global biogeochemical cycles. There have been extensive …
Historical reconstruction of mercury pollution across the Tibetan Plateau using lake sediments
The Tibetan Plateau is described as the “Roof of the World” averaging over 4000 m above
sea level; it is remote, isolated, and presumed to be a pristine region. In order to study the …
sea level; it is remote, isolated, and presumed to be a pristine region. In order to study the …
The behavior of mercury in the cryosphere: A review of what we know from observations
D Durnford, A Dastoor - Journal of Geophysical Research …, 2011 - Wiley Online Library
An unknown fraction of mercury that is deposited onto the cryosphere is emitted back to the
atmosphere. Since mercury that enters the meltwater may be converted to highly toxic …
atmosphere. Since mercury that enters the meltwater may be converted to highly toxic …
Permafrost degradation enhances the risk of mercury release on Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau
Abstract Permafrost on the Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau (QTP) has been degrading in the past
decades. While the degradation may mobilize previously protected material from the …
decades. While the degradation may mobilize previously protected material from the …
Mercury in the Arctic atmosphere: An analysis of eight years of measurements of GEM at Alert (Canada) and a comparison with observations at Amderma (Russia) and …
A Steffen, W Schroeder, R Macdonald… - Science of the total …, 2005 - Elsevier
Eight years of gaseous elemental mercury (GEM) concentration measurements from Alert,
Nunavut, Canada (between 1995 and 2002) is presented. The annual time series shows a …
Nunavut, Canada (between 1995 and 2002) is presented. The annual time series shows a …
Atmospheric transport of mercury to the Tibetan Plateau
The Tibetan Plateau (including the Himalayas) is one of the most remote and cold regions in
the world. It has very limited to nonexistent industry but is adjacent to the two most populous …
the world. It has very limited to nonexistent industry but is adjacent to the two most populous …