The Neighborhood Toxicologist

The Neighborhood Toxicologist summarizes information on chemical contaminants that impact our daily lives and our environment.

Showing posts with label mercury. Show all posts

Showing posts with label mercury. Show all posts

Friday, February 16, 2007

Yesterday NPR had an interesting story on mercury in those compact fluorescent lightbulbs (you know those odd shaped spiral bulbs that prom...

Thursday, December 14, 2006

How About Tuna (with a dash of mercury?)

I search the pantry and the fridge for a quick nutritious dinner. “How about tuna,” suggests Sophie, my youngest. Tuna is her favorite prote...

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Emily Monosson: I am an environmental toxicologist, writer, consultant, and mother of two children aged eleven and thirteen. My focus as a toxicologist is the impact of emerging contaminants on human health and the environment, particularly on aquatic systems. I write for local newspapers and journals, reporting and interpreting current research on environmental contaminants. I am also involved in the development and stewardship of the Encyclopedia of Earth (www.eoearth.org). You can contact me at: emonosson@verizon.net

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