On researching the various toxic metals and what metal we can truely blame for detrimental effects on human health I have dicovered the following website:
http://www.dartmouth.edu/~toxmetal/index.html
The Dartmouth Toxic Metals Superfund Research Program (DTMSRP), based in Hanover, is committed to researching the effects of heavy metals, predominatly Mercury and Arsenic, on ecosystems and human health. Their research is fundamental to public awareness and contributes to policy and understanding for communities, organisations and federal agencies.
On their website is a very effective and comprehensive breakdown of toxic metals that are released into the environment via industry that could be a threat to public health. Nearly three quaters of elements are metals and most are very important to sustain life on our planet, despite their toxicity. DTMSRP focus mainly on Mercury and Arsenic but also have brilliant overviews of Lead, Cadmium, Chronium, Copper, Nickel and Silver. Specifying the chemical componants of the metals, where they naturally occur, how they have been used and their effect on ecosystems and public health. They also cover a broad stretch of use through history of each element. Cadmium, Chronium, Lead and Copper will all be covered in this blog.
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