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Historical Records of Metal Pollution in the Environment

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Changing Metal Cycles and Human Health

Part of the book series: Dahlem Workshop Reports, Life Sciences Research Report ((DAHLEM LIFE,volume 28))

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Metals have been mined and processed since prehistoric times. Early records are primarily of the effects of industrial exposure, though adverse effects on farm livestock in Britain were recorded in the 18th and 19th centuries. There are many recent studies into the quantification and extent of historical pollution; this may still present a hazard to plant, animal, and human health.

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Thornton, I., Abrahams, P. (1984). Historical Records of Metal Pollution in the Environment. In: Nriagu, J.O. (eds) Changing Metal Cycles and Human Health. Dahlem Workshop Reports, Life Sciences Research Report, vol 28. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-69314-4_2

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