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Toxic mercury in Arctic’s permafrost
September 1 , 2024
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- Scientists have discovered that the melting permafrost in the Arctic is releasing toxic mercury into the water system.
- It could have severe consequences for the food chain and the communities that rely on it.
- Researchers has analyzed samples from the top three meters of permafrost in the Yukon River.
- They found that "significant" amounts of mercury is released when riverbanks erode.
- The mercury has likely been trapped in the permafrost for thousands of years.
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