Lake Erie tops Great Lakes in mercury pollution study
The Natural Resources Defense Council reports Lake Erie bears the highest mercury emissions among the Great Lakes from coal plants, with Ohio counties contributing the most. The Genoa plant in Avon Lake is a top local emitter slated for 2015 closure, under stricter EPA safeguards that many oppose.
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Mercury Emissions and Great Lakes Health Risks Report
The Natural Resources Defense Council backs stricter EPA mercury safeguards starting 2015. Coal plants drive about half of emissions. Ohio plants contribute 21 percent of Great Lakes area totals. Six of fifteen common fish exceed EPA limits. Genon Avon Lake plant to close in 2015.
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