Mercury in the United States :: demand, supply and use changes and the EPA's roadmap for reduction /

Environmental concerns have led to numerous regulations that have dramatically decreased the reported production and use of mercury in the United States since the 1980s. Government legislation and subsequent industry actions have led to increased collection of mercury-containing materials and the re...

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Other Authors: Gosselin, Erica O. (Editor)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: New York : Nova Publishers, [2014]
Series:Environmental health (Nova Science Publishers)
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Online Access:DE-862
DE-863
Summary:Environmental concerns have led to numerous regulations that have dramatically decreased the reported production and use of mercury in the United States since the 1980s. Government legislation and subsequent industry actions have led to increased collection of mercury-containing materials and the recovery of mercury through recycling. Mercury emissions have been reduced and effective alternatives to mercury products have been developed for many applications. This book updates and quantifies the changes in demand, supply, use, and material flow for mercury in various sectors in the United States.
Physical Description:1 online resource
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781631175930
1631175939