Event Brief
How mercury from coal plants can cost lives
Filed: Feb 20, 2026 at 9:07 AM ET
Summary: Coal-fired power plants are a major source of mercury contamination, impacting health and the environment.
WHO: Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC)
WHAT: Mercury contamination from coal-fired power plants
WHEN: Feb 20, 2026 at 8:32 AM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: To highlight the health risks and environmental impact of mercury pollution
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