Selenium, a byproduct of Coal mining, is being found in alarming levels in the Mud River…. thus poisoning the native fish population.
From the Associated Press:
“Selenium pollution from a Boone County mining operation is poisoning fish in the Mud River, leading to serious deformities, according to a biologist’s report.
A. Dennis Lemly prepared his report on behalf [...]
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Selenium in Mud River…..
» by Bluemountainmama April 28, 2008 at 2:21 pm » Comments (0)
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