World Nov 25 Watch 5:31 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 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. Continue reading
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. Continue reading
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. Continue reading
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. Continue reading
Oct 09 Watch 6:37 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… Continue watching