How important is biomass burning in Canada to mercury contamination?

Wildfire frequency has increased in past four decades in Canada and is expected to increase in future as a result of climate change (Wotton et al., 2010). Mercury (Hg) emissions from biomass burning are known to be significant; however, the impact of biomass burning on air concentration and depo...

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Main Authors: A. Fraser, A. Dastoor, A. Ryjkov
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Copernicus Publications 2018-05-01
Series:Atmospheric Chemistry and Physics
Online Access:https://www.atmos-chem-phys.net/18/7263/2018/acp-18-7263-2018.pdf