Wildfires Increases Mercury Levels
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•Scientists make concerning discovery about toxins in headwaters after wildfires blaze through Pacific Northwest: 'An increase in risk of exposure'
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U.S. Geological Survey study looked at mercury and methylmercury levels in headwaters of streams in Idaho , Washington , and Oregon .
Mercury is naturally occurring in rocks and soil but can turn into a toxic compound under the right conditions.
Scientists are concerned about the downstream implications if mercury is transported downstream.
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