1. Michael Booth

2. Mercury Poisoning- a disease caused by exposure to mercury or its compounds Where is it found It can be found naturally in the environment Can exist in many forms Elemental Inorganic mercury compounds Organic compounds

3. It becomes a problem when more then what naturally occurs is added to the environment This can be done in many ways Burning of coal and hazardous waste are just two of the major contributors

5. The affects on Wildlife may vary depending on what it is Birds: Reproductive Fewer and smaller eggs, lower hatch rates, and altered chick behavior Behavioral Less likely to hunt or seek out shade Physiological Tremors, difficulty flying,and spinal cord degeneration

6. Mammals: Neurological Impaired sensory and motor skills Physiological Weight loss Overall affect on wildlife will be Death if they continue to live in the presence of extremely high levels of mercury

7. Definitive way to test is to look at Stomach contents Kidneys Liver

8. Encourage clean energy technology Reduce mercury air emission Phase out products that contain mercury Promote safe disposal of mercury