Toxic Tide
Methylmercury, an organic compound, infiltrated the ecosystem of Minamata, leading to alarming signs of toxicity in local wildlife and fish. As mercury waste was dumped into the bay, it transformed into methylmercury, affecting both the environment and the diet of residents. By the early 1950s, strange behaviors in fish and the tragic decline of local cats signaled a looming disaster, raising urgent concerns about the health of the community.In this clip
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Ep 75 Mercury: The cost of progress
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