Mod+3+Mercury

Mod 3 Mercury  ** __Mercury__ By Hayleigh Minnich, Teresa Gooden, Megi Kasapi **

__ What is Mercury? __

**__ Causes __**
 * metallic chemical
 * silvery in appearance
 * when poured onto a smooth surface, forms beads that move fast around at a touch
 * Mercury vapor can be inhaled
 * __ Where does it occur? __ **
 * Mercury occurs naturally in the environment
 * Mercury is rarely found in nature as the pure
 * Mercury is found in many different fish and they get more of it by eating other fish that have it.
 * Mercury is found in coal, which we burn to get energy for electicity.
 * When it is burned the mercury escapes by the heat and goes into the atmosphere.
 * Mercury is also found in the new energy lightbulbs. And the have to trashed different because if the break the mercury goes into the atmosphere.


 * __ Positive Impacts of Technology. __**


 * The process of radial cataphoresis is investigated in the positive column of a low-pressure neon-mercury discharge
 * The emission spectrum and the electric field are measured for several discharge tube diameters, neon pressures, mercury pressures and electric currents

__ **Negative Impacts of Technology.** __


 * It damages nerve cells, including those in the brain.
 * Researchers have discovered poisonous mercury compounds in such foods as eggs, fish, grain, and meat.
 * Many researchers have warned people to limit their intake of some kinds of fish, including shark, swordfish, king mackerel, tilefish, and albacore (white) tuna.
 * Mercury compounds, are absorbed quickly through the skin, stomach, and intestines.
 * Some Technology we use has Mercury in it like: the new light bulbs, light switches, dental stuff, and thermostats.

**__How It Affects Us.__**


 * Mercury affects humans poisioning us. It is a threat to the health of people and wildlife in many environments that are not polluted.

** __Ways To Help Change The Problem.__ **

> > > > > __ ** Ways You Can Change The Problem. ** __
 * Mercury Change Control Management will help users address unintended problems and conflicts caused by IT changes.
 * A new product from mercury Interactive may provide IT managers with a big picture of systems changes and help them understand the impact of changes in an enterprise.
 * Conserve Energy
 * Don’t Buy Mercury-Containing Products Unless Absolutely Necessary.
 * If Nothing Else, Install A Programmable Thermostat!
 * Recycle thing that you dont need, such as: paper, bottles etc.
 * Replace incandescent light bulbs with compact fluorescent bulbs.
 * use small flashlights, light bulbs for little things and not the light on in a room.



__**Policies to Reduce/Prevent**__


 * Install a programmable thermostat
 * Seal windows, doors, holes around pipes coming through walls and floor
 * Insulate attic, crawlspace, and walls
 * Wrap hot water heater with insulating blanket
 * Seal ductwork