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Tell Representative Barrow to Support the Mercury Pollution Reduction Act of 2009

Olin Augusta GA Plant John Barrow is considering lending his support to a bill to stop the use and release of mercury at chlor-alkali plants, including the local Olin Corp. plant. Oceana staff recently met with him in his Washington, DC office and he expressed an interest in supporting the Mercury Pollution Reduction Act of 2009. We need your help to solidify his support.

Olin is among four chemical plants in the US that have not committed to stop using outdated mercury-cell technology to make chlorine and caustic soda. Even though 95 percent of US chlorine is made without the use of mercury, these four plants continue to use old technology and collectively release over one ton of mercury into our air and water every year.

When released to the environment, mercury ends up in our oceans, contaminating seafood. Humans and other creatures exposed to high levels of mercury in fish can experience health effects, such as delayed neurological development in children.

November 21, 2009

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Tell Representative Barrow to Support the Mercury Pollution Reduction Act of 2009