Publications by authors named "Mugdha Priyadarshini"
Article Synopsis
- Current mercury deposition in Michigan's Upper Peninsula (UP) is low, yet total mercury levels in lakes and rivers remain elevated compared to downstate areas, contrary to expectations of declining mercury levels.
- Historical industrial activities, particularly mining and smelting for metals like copper and zinc, have contributed to residual mercury contamination, with significant emissions occurring for about 140 years.
- High levels of methyl mercury in fish from the Western UP are linked to the area's unique wetland biogeochemistry, which interacts with historical mercury loading from mining, resulting in compounded environmental impacts.