Researchers find elevated levels of mercury in Colorado mountain wetlands

Researchers make breakthrough to reduce dangerous toxins in popular food item: 'Could increase the safety margin'

Tuna is popular for a reason: It's incredibly healthy, containing high levels of protein and omega-3 fatty acids, and it's delicious. Unfortunately, it also contains mercury. However, according to New Food magazine, a team of researchers at Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden has discovered a way to greatly reduce the amount of mercury in canned tuna. According to Healthline, mercury is incredibly toxic to humans. Pregnant women and smal…

Researchers find elevated levels of mercury in Colorado mountain wetlands

Climate change is melting glaciers and permafrost in the mountains outside of Boulder, Colorado, exposing rocks and freeing up minerals containing sulfate, a form of sulfur, to flow downstream into local watersheds.