Publications by authors named "Emma Rutkowski"
Atmospheric mercury sources in a coastal-urban environment: a case study in Boston, Massachusetts, USA.
Environ Sci Process Impacts
December 2021
Article Synopsis
- Mercury (Hg) is a harmful environmental toxicant, with its emissions controlled by various policies, and this study focuses on its sources in Boston, a major metropolitan area.
- Measurements between August 2017 and April 2019 show that atmospheric Hg levels in Boston are relatively low but suggest that actual anthropogenic emissions might be significantly underestimated, potentially 3-7 times higher than current inventories.
- The research also indicates that legacy emissions from the ocean and nonpoint land-based sources play a crucial role in the area's Hg concentrations, particularly during certain weather conditions, stressing the need for more comprehensive studies in other regions.