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As Coal Rebounds, More Toxic Mercury Is in the Air

Coal-burning power plants released more mercury last year, according to an analysis by The Times. It reverses a downward trend of emissions of a metal that interferes with brain development.

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As Coal Rebounds, More Toxic Mercury Is in the AirCoal-burning power plants released more mercury last year, according to an analysis by The Times. It reverses a downward trend of emissions of a metal that interferes with brain development.
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