02-02-2015, 09:07 AM
"The heavy metal accumulates in tuna and other fish in an especially toxic form, methylmercury, which comes from mercury released by coal-fired power plants and other industrial or natural sources, such as volcanoes."
Very dirty oil fired electric plants and very active volcanoes about sums it up for the increase around Hawaii. Phasing out oil fired electric plants is something that could be done to reduce levels.
"Mahalo nui Pele, 'ae noho ia moku 'aina" - kakahiaka oli
Very dirty oil fired electric plants and very active volcanoes about sums it up for the increase around Hawaii. Phasing out oil fired electric plants is something that could be done to reduce levels.
"Mahalo nui Pele, 'ae noho ia moku 'aina" - kakahiaka oli
*Japanese tourist on bus through Pahoa, "Is this still America?*