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A stargazer waits for the Perseid meteor shower to begin near Bobcaygeon

Science Mar 26

5 planets will align in the night sky this week. Here’s how to see them

World Nov 25

An exhausted rescue worker takes a break as retrieval efforts proceed for artisanal gold miners trapped in flooded undergr...
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Workers in Zimbabwe exposed to toxic mercury in illegal gold mining operations

The chemical mercury is considered so dangerous to humans and the environment that more than 100 countries have agreed to try to end its use. But across the world, millions of miners are still exposed to the toxic metal. In…

By Nick Schifrin, Zeba Warsi

Science Oct 02

Spacecraft BepiColombo is seen at the ESA's ESTEC space centre, in Noordwijk
European-Japanese space mission gets 1st glimpse of Mercury

A joint European-Japanese spacecraft got its first glimpse of Mercury as it swung by the solar system’s innermost planet while on a mission to deliver two probes into orbit in 2025.

By Associated Press

Nation Apr 16

EPA guts rule credited with cleaning up coal-plant toxic air

The Trump administration on Thursday gutted an Obama-era rule that compelled the country's coal plants to cut back emissions of mercury and other human health hazards.

By Ellen Knickmeyer, Associated Press

Science Nov 08

WATCH: Mercury parades between Earth and the sun

The solar system's smallest, innermost planet will resemble a tiny black dot Monday. The rare celestial show begins at 7:35 a.m. EST.

By Marcia Dunn, Associated Press

Dec 28

Trump administration targets Obama’s clean-up of mercury pollution

By Ellen Knickmeyer, Associated Press

The EPA proposal says the benefits to human health and the environment created by an Obama-era regulation -- credited with helping dramatically reduce toxic mercury pollution from coal-fired power plants -- may not be worth the cost of the regulation.

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Sep 29

Shake shake shake. Planet Mercury may have earthquakes

By Harry Zahn

Data from the NASA MESSENGER probe confirms Mercury is the second known planet with tectonic activity in our solar system, plus one other cool feature.

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Jun 13

High court rejects request to block mercury rule

By Associated Press

WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court has rejected an appeal from 20 states seeking to block a federal rule targeting mercury pollution from taking effect while the government revises the rule to account for compliance costs.

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May 09

Mercury makes rare trip between the Earth and the sun

By Nsikan Akpan

Don't miss Mercury's transit! It only happens 13 times per century.

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Oct 09

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Extracting gold with mercury exacts a lethal toll

By PBS News Hour

In Indonesia, the use of mercury in small-scale gold mining has tragic health consequences for those living near mining operations. Toxic plumes and other forms of exposure cause neurological problems, bone deformities, vision loss, deafness and even death. The NewsHour's…

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