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environment5 days ago•2 min saved

Trump Rollback Reverts Coal Mercury Rules to 2012 Standard, Sparking Health and Grid Debate

Trump rolled back Biden-era tightening of the Mercury and Air Toxics Standard, restoring coal plants to the 2012 rule and potentially exempting the industry from stricter limits. EPA estimates the rollback would save about $78 million annually (2028–2037), while the tighter 2024 standard would have cut mercury emissions about 23% by 2035. Environmental groups vow to appeal, warning that plants could ease pollution controls and monitoring to save money, with potential impacts on public health and grid reliability.

via The Allegheny Front|

#coal #energy-policy #environment

climate-regulation5 days ago•1 min saved

EPA Loosens Mercury Rules for Coal Plants Amid Push to Revive Coal

The Environmental Protection Agency weakened pollution limits on coal-fired power plants, allowing higher mercury and other heavy-metal emissions as part of a broader effort by the Trump administration to revive the coal industry, despite scientific evidence of health risks and climate concerns. The move, showcased at a Kentucky plant visit, underscores ongoing regulatory shifts affecting public health and fossil fuel policy.

via The New York Times|

#climate-regulation #coal #epa

stargazing22 days ago•51 min saved

Planetary parade in February: Jupiter dominates the night sky as Mercury makes its best evening appearance

February 2026 offers one of the year’s best planetary lineups: Jupiter shines high in the eastern sky after sunset, Mercury appears for a three‑week window low in the west‑southwest starting Feb. 6, Venus becomes more visible toward month’s end, Mars remains hidden near the Sun, and Saturn sinks lower in the sky; the piece provides viewing tips and timing, including Mercury’s Feb. 18–19 Crescent Moon pairing and its greatest elongation around Feb. 19.

via Space|

#jupiter #mercury #planets

space27 days ago•3 min saved

Mercury’s Bright Lineae Hint at Ongoing Surface Activity

A new study surveying 402 slope lineae on Mercury, analyzed via machine learning from 100,000 images captured between 2011 and 2015, finds that bright streaks cluster on sun-facing crater slopes and often originate from hollows, suggesting ongoing surface activity driven by volatile materials from beneath the crust. If confirmed, Mercury would not be geologically dead, with future ESA/JAXA observations expected to test this active-surfaces hypothesis (Nature Communications Earth & Environment, 2026).

via ScienceAlert|

#geology #hollows #lineae

science2 months ago•14 min saved

The Enigma of Mercury's Existence

Mercury's unusual characteristics and orbit challenge current understanding of planet formation, with theories including giant impacts and migration. The upcoming BepiColombo mission aims to uncover its origins by studying its surface and internal structure, potentially solving one of the Solar System's biggest mysteries.

via BBC|

#bepicolombo #mercury #planet-formation

science3 months ago•2 min saved

Celestial Show: Mars, Mercury, and Jupiter Align in the Evening Sky

On November 12, viewers can observe Mercury and Mars close together in the southwestern evening sky just after sunset, with Mercury about 5 degrees above the horizon and near Mars, which is 1 degree to its upper right. The planets will be visible briefly before they set, as Mercury moves away from Mars in its orbit. This event occurs during Mercury's retrograde motion and Mars's prograde motion, with both planets approaching their respective solar conjunctions in late November and January 2026.

via Space|

#mars #mercury #november-2023

world3 months ago•1 min saved

Mercury Ban in Dental Amalgams Announced

Mercury will be banned in dental amalgams globally by 2034 following an agreement at COP6 of the Minamata Convention, marking a significant step for public health and environmental protection, although some countries debated the feasibility of alternatives.

via SWI swissinfo.ch|

#ban #dental-amalgams #mercury

science3 months ago•2 min saved

Why Mercury Is Banned on Airplanes: A One-Minute Video Explanation

Mercury is banned on airplanes primarily because if a thermometer containing mercury breaks, the mercury can react with aluminum in the aircraft, causing corrosion and potential structural damage due to a self-propagating reaction known as amalgam corrosion.

via IFLScience|

#airplanes #amalgam-corrosion #mercury

love-and-relationships3 months ago•8 min saved

Thursday, October 30, 2025: New Beginnings in Love and Finance

On October 30, planetary alignments involving Mercury and Uranus create a day of reflection and potential confusion in love, urging patience and self-awareness across all zodiac signs to navigate relationship challenges and opportunities for growth.

via YourTango|

#horoscope #love-and-relationships #mercury

science3 months ago•3 min saved

Mercury Reaches Farthest Point from the Sun in Evening Sky

On October 29, Mercury will reach its greatest eastern elongation, making it one of the best evenings to observe the planet as it appears farthest from the sun in the twilight sky, visible near the southwestern horizon shortly after sunset.

via Space|

#astronomy #elongation #evening-sky

environment4 months ago•4 min saved

Scientists Discover Hidden Threats in Swamps

Scientists have found dangerously high levels of mercury in swamp alligators in Georgia and South Carolina, especially in the Okefenokee Swamp, raising concerns about environmental contamination and health risks for wildlife and humans, with mercury entering food webs and accumulating in top predators like alligators.

via Earth.com|

#alligators #bioaccumulation #environment

sports4 months ago•3 min saved

Las Vegas Aces Secure Third WNBA Title with Finals Sweep

The Las Vegas Aces swept the Phoenix Mercury in four games to win their third WNBA championship in four years, solidifying their status as a league dynasty, with A'ja Wilson earning Finals MVP honors.

via ESPN|

#aces #basketball #championship

sports4 months ago•2 min saved

WNBA Finals Ratings Surge and Key Factors for Mercury-Aces Showdown

The 2025 WNBA Finals saw a significant increase in viewership, with Game 1 becoming the most-watched in 28 years, highlighting the league's growing popularity beyond star players like Caitlin Clark, and indicating strong interest in the series despite varying game intensities.

via Sports Illustrated|

#aces #espn-ratings #mercury

sports4 months ago•7 min saved

Aces and Mercury Clash in WNBA Finals Opener

The 2025 WNBA Finals began with Game 1 in Las Vegas, where the Las Vegas Aces narrowly defeated the Phoenix Mercury 89-86 in a dramatic finish. The series is the first best-of-seven in league history, with the Aces aiming for their third title in four years and the Mercury seeking their first since 2014. Key moments included missed free throws and injuries, with the game remaining highly competitive and closely contested until the final seconds.

via CBS Sports|

#aces #game-1 #las-vegas

sports4 months ago•4 min saved

Aces and Mercury Clash in 2025 WNBA Finals with High Stakes and Betting Bonuses

The 2025 WNBA Finals between the Las Vegas Aces and Phoenix Mercury is a historic best-of-seven series, with experts divided on the outcome. The Aces, aiming for their third title in four years, are slightly favored due to home-court advantage and experience, but the Mercury, returning to the Finals for the first time since 2021, are seen as strong contenders with a talented roster and recent playoff success. Predictions vary from Aces in 6 or 7 games to Mercury in 7, reflecting the series' uncertainty and competitiveness.

via CBS Sports|

#2025 #aces #mercury