Web Resources

The Author recommends....

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Mercury page
is a good place to start learning about mercury risks, occurrences, clean-up and disposal, current action, research, and a summary of the EPA’s "Report to Congress on Mercury." It’s also one of the best leading sources for advisory information on fish consumption.

Take it a step further: Look at an analysis of the EPA fish data by Clear the Air, a coalition of groups working on a wide range of clean air issues including mercury.

The website for Natural Resource Defense Council (NRDC)
offers information for families and medical professionals about mercury, its affects, and methods of protection. You can also find links to mercury sources and fish advisories in your state to learn about the contaminants and contaminated species present in your area. This site is also available in Spanish.

More reading and resources...

Environmental contamination "One of every 20 cans of "white," or albacore, tuna should be recalled as unsafe for human consumption..." see the press release from the Mercury
Policy Project, read this report, and find out the latest developments in the process of mercury policy reform.

"Attorney General Pushes Grocers to Warn Consumers About Mercury in Fish"

"Bush Administration Mercury Proposal"
Another side to the argument, this chart offers evidence of a high-level Industry involvement.

"...the tuna industry conceal from consumers the true extent of mercury contamination in fish. Under pressure form tuna-industry lobbyists...Crimes against Nature: How George W. Bush and his Corporate Pals are plundering the Country and Hijacking Our Democracy
by Robert F. Kennedy Jr. , Harper Collins, 2004.

Mercury Contamination: A Human Tragedy (Environmental Science & Technology)
by Patricia A. D’Itri, Kreiger Publishing Co., 1977.

"... Alaskan salmon and Alaskan halibut. (Top fish for concerns about
mercury contamination are shark, king mackerel, swordfish, and tilefish.)"

The Baby Book: Everything You Need to Know About Your Baby from Birth to Age Two
by James Sears, et al. Little, Brown, 2003.

It’s All in Your Head: The Link between Mercury Amalgams and Illness
by Dr. Hal A . Huggins, Avery Publishing Group, 1993.

Alzheimer’s
"Seven of the characteristic markers that we look for to distinguish
Alzheimer's disease can be produced in normal brain tissues, or cultures of neurons, by the addition of extremely low levels of mercury." Read about a recent study on the effects of and possible cures for mercury levels in dental fillings.

Autism and Children’s Vaccines
"First Mercury Poisoning/Vaccine Lawsuit Filed" (with related articles)

"Lawsuit filed for Mercury in vaccines causing Autism"

Given the links between routine vaccinations and autism, the Center for Bio-Ethics and Human Dignity discusses the question: "Should Children be Routinely Immunized?"

The National Network for Immunization Information is updated daily to answers common questions about thimerosol, it’s risk factors and the reason for it’s inclusion in children’s vaccinations.

"Autism Spectrum Disorders preservative, containing almost 50% mercury,... is used to prevent fungal and bacterial contamination ..."
Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorders: Frequently Asked Questions
by Diane Yapko, Jessica Kingsley Publishing, 2003

Looking for Alternatives: A scientist’s death raises issues about a toxic mercury compound
Zacks, Rebecca. Scientific American, September 1997.

Where can you learn more about environmental issues
and the groups that educate for action?

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), a
division of the Department of Health and Human Services, is recognized as the lead federal agency for protecting the health and safety of people.

Center for Health Environment and Justice provides
useful information and ways to get involved on many environmental health issues.

Children ’s Health Environmental Coalition has a
wealth of information, tips, and suggestions for how to protect our children from toxins.

The National Vaccine Information Center
 has news updates, links, and ways to get informed to get involved in your state. Check out the "Action Alert & Advocacy" portion.

More "Quicksilver" facts and Projects...

Starving for scientific trivia? The history, origin, superstitions, and
common properties of "liquid silver"...and everything else you’ve forgotten from High School Chemistry and the Radio Chemistry Society.

The mythic Mercury appears as his Greek counterpart, "Hermes," the Winged Messenger.

Mercury: the lead singer for Queen ... a news paper in Hobart, Australia... an outboard motor... a commune in France... you get the idea.

This is the website for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), a division of the Department of Health and Human Services. CDC is recognized as the lead federal agency for protecting the health and safety of people.

The mission of the Environmental Protection Agency is to protect human health and the environment. Since 1970, EPA has been working for a cleaner, healthier environment for the American people. Along with the Food and Drug Administration, the EPA is one of the best leading sources for advisory information on fish consumption.

The website for Clear the Air is a coalition of groups working on a wide range of clean air issues including mercury. You can find a copy of their report analyzing the EPA’s fish data on this website.

Natural Resource Defense Council (NRDC); website includes further information about mercury and its affects, how to protect yourself and your family, and information for medical professionals. It is also available in Spanish.

Another website from NRDC, this one allows you to map our mercury sources and advisories by state. It also allows you, using the drop down bar at the right, to go to your state’s advisories.

A national alliance of conservation groups, National Wildlife Federation works to protect America’s wildlife. NWF works in states and regions across the country to promote the reduction of mercury pollution. Home of Ranger Rick!

An organization dedicated to protecting children from chemicals and toxins, Children ’s Health Environmental Coalition has a wealth of information, tips, and suggestions for how to protect our children.

Founded by the famed activist Lois Gibbs and based in Virginia, Center for Health Environment and Justice provides useful information and ways to get involved on many environmental health issues.