Tennessee Mercury Exposure Lawsuit

06/01/2026

Did you know? In 1999, coal-fired power plants were among the largest sources of mercury pollution in the United States, releasing nearly 45 tons of mercury into the atmosphere each year.

05/26/2026

Mercury levels in fish may surprise you 🐟⚠️
Some of the healthiest seafood choices are also the lowest in mercury, while large predatory fish can contain much higher levels.

See which fish are safest to eat more often in this helpful visual guide.

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Mercury levels vary widely across fish species. Learn which seafood is safest to eat and which to avoid in this visual guide.

05/20/2026

Did you know? Mercury can cross the placenta and enter a developing fetus. If the blood-brain barrier has developed, the mercury may remain detectable in the body for many years.

05/06/2026

Mercury exposure isn’t always obvious, but your body may be sending signals. ⚠️
From headaches to memory issues and mood changes, these signs are often overlooked.
Take a moment to review the list and stay informed. 💡
Your health matters. Don’t ignore what your body is telling you.

04/27/2026

Mercury has been the focal point of scientific studies and the nature of metals. Five of the big names in early mercury experiments were Torricelli, Priestley, Scheele, Lavoisier and Faraday. This article touches on each of their experiments and what we've learned from them.

04/22/2026

Karen Wetterhahn, a chemistry professor at Dartmouth College passed away in 1997 due to dimethylmercury exposure while conducting research. This article tells about Karen Wetterhahn and her achievements.

A Tribute to Karen Wetterhahn Karen Wetterhahn Karen E. Wetterhahn was a professor of chemistry at Dartmouth College and the founding director of Dartmouth’s Toxic Metals Superfund Research Program. An expert in the mechanisms of metal toxicity, Professor Wetterhahn was best known for her research...

04/20/2026

In 2023, Tajikistan and the United Arab Emirates were the top exporters of mercury. China is generally considered the top producer of mercury, but they generally use it in Chinese manufacturing, not exporting to other countries.

https://wits.worldbank.org/trade/comtrade/en/country/ALL/year/2023/tradeflow/Exports/partner/WLD/product/280540

04/15/2026

While there is a chance for fish to contain mercury, a 2025 research article published by MDPI found that the Selenium in fish can block the body from absorbing harmful mercury.

The mercury (Hg) present in ocean fish has caused concern regarding the effects of maternal consumption on child outcomes but it is now recognized that mothers that eat more ocean fish during pregnancy have children with higher social, scholastic, and IQ scores. These findings coincide with the curr...

04/13/2026

Mercury can be released naturally into the atmosphere, though most mercury is caused by industrial plants or the burning of fuel.

https://www.epa.gov/mercury/basic-information-about-mercury

04/08/2026

The final mercury mine to close in the United States was the New Almaden Mines in California. Operating from 1845 until 1976, the mine was purchased by Santa Clara County and transformed into a park, after cleaning the area.

Learn about the history of mining operations in New Almaden, see our online historical collections, and view a video that explains how mercury is used in the process of mining for gold.