Tag: methylmercury

  • Faulty FDEP Science Drives Unnecessary Florida Mercury Scare

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    PROPOSED RULES WOULD RAISE ELECTRICITY COSTS, BRING NO ENVIRONMENTAL BENEFIT, HARM HUMAN HEALTH by Dr. Willie Soon, ©2012 (Jun. 14, 2012) — Regulatory actions being debated in Florida should raise bright red flags for Sunshine State residents, other US states, and even other countries. On May 24, the Environmental Assessment and Restoration Division of the Florida…

  • Imaginary Benefits, Extensive Harm

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    Sharon Rondeau
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    EPA MERCURY RULES FOR ELECTRICITY GENERATING UNITS ARE BASED ON FALSE SCIENCE AND ECONOMICS by Craig Rucker, ©2011 (Dec. 29, 2011) — The Environmental Protection Agency clams its “final proposed” Maximum Achievable Control Technology (MACT) rules will eliminate toxic pollution from electrical generating units, bring up to $140 billion in annual health benefits, and prevent…