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Derrick Z. Jackson

An environmental chain reaction

Mercury is getting into a wide range of birds from global pollution

By Derrick Z. Jackson

 |  Globe Columnist  

  February 08, 2012

New research into mercury pollution shows that the toxin is more widespread that previously thought and is being found in more bird species.

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