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MIT Study Shows a 10% Reduction in Global Mercury Pollution

Mercury pollution has always been one of the more complicated environmental problems we face. Despite global reports indicating the contrary, MIT scientists have determined that mercury emissions from human activities have decreased by 10% in the past two decades. The researchers analyzed data from 51 monitoring stations in the Northern Hemisphere, finding a significant decline between 2005 and 2020. Their findings suggest a promising trend for environmental health.

The study used two modeling methods to trace this decline back to reductions in mercury pollution from industrial activities. This contrasts with global emissions inventories, which rely on broad estimates and have shown an increase in mercury emissions. The team believes this discrepancy highlights the need for better monitoring.

The research underscores the importance of collecting actual on-the-ground data to refine emission models and improve policy decisions. The findings offer hope that mercury emissions could continue to drop, but more detailed global monitoring is needed to better understand and predict future trends.

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