A short description of the main mechanisms controlling the mercury cycle in the European environment have been discussed giving special emphasis to the marine ecosystems and its effects on human health; meanwhile, existing gaps in our understanding of the quantitative and qualitative relationship between emissions to the atmosphere, deposition to sensitive ecosystems and accumulation in the food-chain have been highlighted. The paper concludes presenting the recommendations forwarded to the European Commission by the European Working Group on Mercury which are aimed to support the development of a new European policy for the reduction of the risk for human health and the environment associated to mercury exposure.
Some Recommendations on Mercury Measurements and Research Activities in the European Union
Pirrone N;
2003
Abstract
A short description of the main mechanisms controlling the mercury cycle in the European environment have been discussed giving special emphasis to the marine ecosystems and its effects on human health; meanwhile, existing gaps in our understanding of the quantitative and qualitative relationship between emissions to the atmosphere, deposition to sensitive ecosystems and accumulation in the food-chain have been highlighted. The paper concludes presenting the recommendations forwarded to the European Commission by the European Working Group on Mercury which are aimed to support the development of a new European policy for the reduction of the risk for human health and the environment associated to mercury exposure.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
