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Mercury Emissions by Continent By weight, coal does not contain much mercury, but we burn a lot of it. Several industries besides coal-fired power plants contribute substantially to atmospheric mercury pollution. FIGURE 2.13 shows mercury emissions by industry from different regions of the world in 2010.
FIGURE 2.13 Global mercury emissions by sector, 2010.
Which industry tops the list of mercury emitters? Which industry is next on the list?
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