The scandal in Kent over Thor mercury continuing to pollute the water table and citizens is not only a throwback to the industrial legacy of the 1970's in the UK but pales into insignificance compared to the mercury mines and factories of China.
A small amount of mercury is required for green lightbulbs: reducing carbon by over 5m tons pa as ordinary lightbulbs are phased out by 2012.
One Beijing court is handling claims solely for mercury poisoning and damage to digestive systems and internal organs.
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