Bioaccumulation of heavy metals in some fauna and flora.

"Of a major concern is the possibility that continual exposure to relatively
low levels of these heavy metals through the consumption of these fauna and flora may entail adverse health effect."

Gbaruko, B. C. & Friday, O. U. Bioaccumulation of heavy metals in some fauna and flora. International Journal of Environmental Sciences Technology 4, 197-202 (2007). URL \#.

Blueberries and Mining - An Agricultural Dilemma!

Mining causes a variety of pollution problems and can reduce the natural "scrub" of the landscape. Minnesota has a thriving blueberry industry but with pollution -- there will be inevitable crop declines because pollution and changes in water flow will harm the plants and pollution will effect the numbers of bees. Bees... like natural environments which is free of chemicals. Pollution of this sort will also effect other crops including Christmas trees. Blueberries of the Minnesota region offer a distinct flavor that is beneficial for cooking and baking. It is also one of the healthiest of all foods. Destruction of the soil and their water habitats could do great harm and they may never recover.

Read more: A Sticky Situation for Pollinators: Minnesota DNR

Rufus Isaacs Explains Bees and Blueberries

Considering the reduction in bee colonies -- it is pretty good assumption that sulfide mining is not gonna help this! Water loss and changes in water flow will not either!

Tourism vs. Mining: Which Will the Great Lakes Region Choose for its Economic Future?

The disaster at Massey’s West Virginia Upper Big Branch mine is an example of unenforced regulations. Reports now show that safety inspectors were not given access to the mines that took the lives of 29 miners when it collapsed last April......

"They disrupt the hydrologic regime underground and the groundwater flows differently than it did before. When you raise the pH, you create a different set of problems chemically and water quality-wise. It is better, but they are not going to be able to create a situation where there are no adverse effects to the groundwater and water quality." Oh, there goes the blueberry crop!

Read more here.

State board gets potential stake in PolyMet mining project

Eveleth, Minn. — A state agency could become part owner of a controversial copper-nickel mine proposed in northern Minnesota. Read more here..

Olfactory Maternal Exposure to Both Metals & Chemicals Enhance Neurotoxic Effect in Fetus~!

Maternal exposure to PAHs by nose-only has a negative effect on the fetus. There is a potentiating effect between PAHs and metals. Metals can alter the binding of Sp1 and in this study, we also see that PAHs disturb Sp1 and may contribute to neurotoxicity in utero.

Darryl. MODULATION IN THE DEVELOPMENTAL EXPRESSION PROFILE OF Sp1 SUBSEQUENT TO TRANSPLACENTAL EXPOSURE OF FETAL RATS TO DESORBED BENZO[a]PYRENE FOLLOWING MATERNAL INHALATION. Inhalation Toxicology 12, 511-535 (2010). URL http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/089583700402897. http://www.citeulike.org/user/HEIRS/article/8425830

For more on the topic of how metals and pollution contribute to environmental disease...see:
*Greenhouse Gases and Environmental Illness
*Toxins and Their Effects on Bones and Development  

Cravaack says he'll push for two new mines

Republican Rep.-elect Chip Cravaack said Monday that he will push to open two new precious metals mines in northeastern Minnesota as he prepares to take office after unseating 18-term Democratic Rep. Jim Oberstar.

Read at this link....Cravaack says he'll push for two new mines


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