An estimated one in ten women is at risk of delivering an infant with neurological problems due to prenatal exposure to mercury. In 1998, the New England Governors made a commitment to reducing mercury emissions in their region. The New England Zero Mercury Campaign reports their coordinated efforts have led to a 55 percent reduction in mercury emissions so far. But continued success will require hard work and strong political will to counter pressures from industry and budget cuts for pollution prevention measures and public education efforts. In addition, many New Englanders continue to eat mercury-contaminated fish unaware of the potential danger.
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