Toxic mercury trapped in Arctic’s permafrost is now leaking into environment due to global warming: Study

Category : Climate Change | Location : International  | Posted on 2024-08-23 11:00:54

As the Arctic’s permafrost thaws in a warming climate, an enormous amount of toxic mercury is being released into the environment, which would have serious health implications for the flora and fauna spread across the globe, a recent study has warned. 

Source: https://www.downtoearth.org.in/climate-change/toxic-mercury-trapped-in-arctics-permafrost-is-now-leaking-into-environment-due-to-global-warming-study