Is Rice High in Mercury?

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Why does arsenic and mercury accumulate in rice? According to the researchers, “Like arsenic, the presence of methylmercury in rice is due to the practice of growing rice in flooded soils.”
James H. Sterling

James H. Sterling

Environmental Science & Climate Journalist

James Sterling reports on renewable energy developments, climate policy, ecological conservation, and green tech innovations around the globe.

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