2. Mercury falls from the air into bodies of water and turns into methylmercury, which is highly toxic. This finds its way into the fish in the water, and then the birds and mammals eat the fish that have been exposed to methylmercury and become exposed themselves. The effects of the mercury on the wildlife can include reduced fertility, slower growth an development rate, and even death.
Mercury is regulated Internationally by the Environmental Protection Agency, by several laws such as the Clean Air Act, the Clean Water Act, the Safe drinking Water Act. and the Resource conservation and Recovery Act.
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