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2007-08 Seminars
Mercury Contamination in the
Northeastern US: The Importance of Regional versus
Global Sources
Tom Holsen
Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Clarkson University
Abstract
This presentation will
discuss the sources of mercury to the atmosphere and
the relative contributions of anthropogenic and
natural emissions. The forms and concentrations of
mercury commonly found in the atmosphere and how the
form of mercury influences it’s cycling through the
environment will be presented. Techniques that can
be used to link ambient measurements to potential
sources will be described, and potential sources of
mercury found in New York State discussed. Current
EPA Hg regulatory strategies and how these
strategies relate to current understanding of
mercury movement in the environment will be
presented.
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