Our findings show that the gaseous form of mercury — emitted by coal - burning, mining and other industrial processes in the industrialized world — is being lofted into the region from thousands of miles away. (scientificamerican.com)
Often these sites generate electricity as a byproduct of other industrial processes such as using gas from landfills to drive turbines. (sciencedaily.com)
Because of its historical use in Teflon production and other industrial processes as well as its environmental persistence, PFOA contamination is a pervasive problem worldwide. (sciencedaily.com)