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I think mercury is an issue that can mobilize..

The links between environmental mercury and developmental disorders and Autism are becoming clear and undeniable.  A the results of a study were just published in the Los Angeles Times (Mar 17) that
showed for every 1000 pounds of mercury released a Texas county, there was also a 43% increase in special education services and a 61% increase in the autism rate.

The scientists point out that this does not prove that there is a causal link.  That will be the next step.

Another study (LA Times April 3) by the University of Arkansas showed that autistic children have abnomally low levels of an anti-oxidant called glutathione that among other things, is "crucial for neutralizing toxic metals such as mercury".

Is there a single person out there who does not know a family affected by autism?

School districts are really struggling to deal with the costs of educating these children.

Once these children are grown, who will pick up the cost burden of their transition into society?

This is a genuine crisis that touches everyone, on a very personal level for some, but on a financial level for everyone.On Are greens overlooking a key constituency? posted 4 years, 6 months ago 40 Responses