Dangerous Mercury Levels Produced By Arctic Sea Ice Cracks | Video

Thursday, January 16, 2014 - 10:30 in Earth & Climate

Clouds rising from the cracks near Barrow Alaska are pumping mercury down to the ice and ocean. It can be toxic to animals residing in the area, and can contaminate the food chain.

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