Springer - Mercury Fate and Transport in the Global Atmosphere

Mercury poses a significant challenge to global health due to its ability to exist and bioaccumulate as methylmercury in aquatic organisms. This process affects higher trophic level organisms and their consumers, making it a primary focus for modern environmental research and global regulation. This publication provides a detailed assessment of the mechanisms affecting the transfer of mercury (Hg) from emission sources to aquatic and terrestrial environments. It serves as a foundational resource for understanding the movement of mercury through the atmosphere. The content is closely tied to the goals of the UNEP Global Partnership for Mercury Transport and Fate Research (UNEP F&T) initiative. Designed for professionals and researchers in environmental and natural resources law, this book offers the scientific context necessary to understand mercury transport. It covers the essential processes that drive current global research and international environmental policy regarding mercury emissions and measurements.