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Methylmercury is a central nervous system toxin, and the kidneys are the organs most vulnerable to damage from inorganic mercury. Significant effects on reproduction are also attributed to mercury, and methylmercury poses a particular risk to the developing fetus since it readily crosses the placental barrier and can damage the developing nervous system.
Methylmercury [CH3Hg] is the most toxic form. It affects the immune system, alters genetic and enzyme systems, and damages the nervous system,
Methylmercury is a shorthand for "monomethylmercury"
It is composed of a methyl group (CH3-) bonded to a mercury ion;
its Chemical Formula is
CH3Hg+ (sometimes written as MeHg+)
Use less energy so power plants won't have to produce as much mercury into the air.
Get mercury out of consumer product.
NRDC has already helped eliminate the mercury fever thermometer, and mercury is being phased out of many batteries.
Instead use solar, wind, or geothermal energy
NRDC and other groups are fighting to clean up power plant pollution and pushing for clean, green energy.