BIOLOGY IN HUMAN WELFARE
HUMAN HEALTH AND DISEASE
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Phase out waste incineration
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Switch from natural gas to coal burning power plants
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Collect and recycle batteries
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Label products containing mercury
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Enact laws limiting the amount of mercury released from power plants
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Detailed explanation-1: -How can I prevent mercury pollution? Avoid buying products that contain mercury except for fluorescent light bulbs. Fluorescent bulbs use less electricity than incandescent bulbs. Keep mercury-containing items out of the trash (including fluorescent light bulbs).
Detailed explanation-2: -There are two broad approaches to mercury control: (1) activated carbon injection (ACI), and (2) multipollutant control, in which Hg capture is enhanced in existing/new SO2, NOx, and PM control devices.
Detailed explanation-3: -Bromine is used in coal fire power plant to significantly reduce mercury emissions. Bromine-based products are used to reduce mercury emissions from coal-fired power plants.
Detailed explanation-4: -Mercury is primarily managed under the Clean Air Act, which regulates hazardous air pollutants through a series of regulations and standards, including the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP), rules for iron foundries, steelmaking facilities, and chlor-alkali plants.