In 2015,
Mercury was fined $27.6 million for charging consumers unapproved and unfairly discriminatory rates.
Mercury, or "asoge," in Filipino, is a naturally occurring heavy metal that is of great concern because it is toxic.
In an article, which Live Science published, author Alina Bradford wrote: 'When
mercury is released into the atmosphere, it dissolves in fresh water and seawater.
Dr Zaigham said that the
mercury fumes then easily penetrate through human body which results into adverse impacts over human health particularly pregnant women, below 13 year age and others.
"Pakistan has become signatory to the Minamata Convention on
Mercury on 10 Oct, 2013 where the United Nations have launched various project to curb
mercury releases including the Impact of Minamata Development Assessment project initiated in 2016.
The letter issued said that
mercury is the 3rd most hazardous substance that is used in dental amalgam, a restorative material that is approximately 50%
mercury.
Speaking as chief guest at the concluding session of the three-day national
mercury toxicity assessment workshop, the official assured the participants of the ministry's strong commitment to work with the environmental, health, education and industrial sectors to eliminate the sources of
mercury contamination.
Among all the population, children under 12 years of age, pregnant women and nursing mothers are most vulnerable to
mercury's toxicity.
The centre of three celestial objects (sun, earth and
Mercury) will align along a straight line during the 'superior conjunction'.
Researchers have discovered permafrost in the northern hemisphere stores massive amounts of natural
mercury, a finding with significant implications for human health and ecosystems worldwide as exposure to
mercury - even small amounts - can cause serious health problems.
Quicksilver Scientific's
Mercury Tri-Test analyzes the trifecta of blood, hair, and urine simultaneously to provide complete analysis of
mercury toxicity.
