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PROTECTING

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FROM MFRCURY POLLUTION

Dear Pollution Control Board 

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You hold the key to eliminating a key threat to Lake Michigan

- mercury contamination 

.

A recent NOAH study found that Lake Michigan is the most contaminated with mercury

of all the Great Lakes, and that coal-burning power plants contribute the lion's share of

the pollution

. Illinois plants are among the top sources of mercury into Lake Michigan

.

Mercury pollution poses serious risks for human health as well to the health of

Lake Michigan

. Eating predator fish from Lake Michigan, which contain mercury, is

discouraged for people, and is unavoidable for bald eagles, loons and other wildlife

that depend on lake fish

.

Modern, inexpensive pollution controls can capture 90% ¢L the mercury from a power

plant

. In fact, several states are requiring power plant o~rjeltwt

encourage you to adopt similar rules here in Illinois

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FROM MERCURY POLLUTION

Dear Pollution Control Board :

You noia the Key to eliminating a Key threat to Lake Michigan -

mercury contamination .

A recent NOAA study found that Lake Michigan is the most contaminated with mercury

of all the Great Lakes, and that coal-burning power plants contribute the lion's share of

the pollution

. Illinois plants are among the top sources of mercury into Lake Michigan

Mercury pollution poses serious risks for human health as well to the health of

Lake Michigan . Eating predator fish from Lake Michigan, which contain mercury, is

discouraged for people, and is unavoidable for bald eagles, loons and other wildlife

that depend on lake fish

Modern, inexpensive pollution controls can capture 9M

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states

states are requiring power plant own

encourage you to adopt similar rules here in Illinois

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FROM MERCURY ROLLUTIOM

Dear Pollution Control Board_

You hold the key to eliminating a key threat to Lake Michigan

mercury contamination .

A recent NOAA study found that Lake Michigan is the most contaminated with mercury

of all the Great Lakes, and that coal-burning power plants contribute the lion's share of

the pollution

. Illinois plants are among the top sources of mercury into Lake Michigan

Mercury pollution poses serious risks for human health as well to the health of

Lake Michigan

. Eating predator fish from Lake Michigan, which contain mercury, is

discouraged for people, and is unavoidable for bald eagles, loons and other wildlife

that depend on lake fish

Modern, inexpensive pollution controls can capture 90% of the mercury from a power

plant

. In fact, several states are requiring power plant ownjWL=d eh

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encourage you to adopt similar rules here in Illinois

Dear Pollution Control Board

You hold the key to eliminating a key threat to Lake Michigan

- mercury contamination

A recent NOAH study found that Lake Michigan is the most contaminated with mercury

of all the Great Lakes, and that coal-burning power plants contribute the lion's share of

the pollution

. Illinois plants are among the top sources of mercury into Lake Michigan .

Mercury pollution poses serious risks for human health as well to the health of

Lake Michigan

. Eating predator fish from Lake Michigan, which contain mercury, is

discouraged for people, and is unavoidable for bald eagles, loons and other wildlife

that depend on lake fish .

Modern, inexpensive pollution controls can capture 90% of the mercury from a power

plant

. In fact, several states are requiring power pla#VrL s uceltySteghnol y

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encourage you to adopt similar rules herein Illinois

Dear Pollution Control Board :

You hold the key to eliminating a

Key threat to Lake Michigan -

mercury contamination .

A recent NOAH study found that Lake Michigan is the most contaminated with mercury

of all the Great Lakes, and that coal-burning power plants contribute the lion's share of

the pollution

. Illinois plants are among the top sources of mercury into Lake Michigan

Mercury pollution poses serious risks for human health as well to the health of

Lake Michigan

. Eating predator fish from Lake Michigan, which contain mercury, is

discouraged for people, and is unavoidable for bald eagles, loons and other wildlife

that depend on lake fish

Modern, inexpensive pollution controls can capture 90% of the mercury from a power

plant. In fact, several states are requiring power pita~V,p ypgrsGto

use this~technology . I

encourage you to adopt similar rules here in Illinois

FROM MERCURY POLLUTION

Dew Pollution Control Board

You hold the key to eliminating a key threat to Lake Michigan

- mercury contamination

A recent NOAA study found that Lake Michigan is the most contaminated with mercury

o1 all the Great Lakes, and that coal-burning power plants contribute the lion's share of

the pollution

. Illinois plants are among the top sources of mercury into Lake Michigan

Mercury pollution poses serious risks for human health as well to the health of

Lake Michigan

. Eating predator fish from Lake Michigan, which contain mercury, is

discouraged for people, and is unavoidable for bald eagles, loons and other wildlife

that depend on lake fish

Modern, inexpensive pollution controls can capture

plant

. In fact, several states are requiring power pla

encourage you to adopt similar rules here in Illinois

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Dew Pollution Control Board

You hold the key to eliminating a key threat to Lake Michigan

- mercury contamination .

A recent NGAA study found that Lake Michigan is the most contaminated with mercury

of all the Great Lakes, and that coal-burning power plants contribute the lion's share of

the pollution

. Illinois plants are among the top sources of mercury into Lake Michigan

Mercury pollution poses serious risks for human health as well to the health of

Lake Michigan

. Eating predator fish from Lake Michigan, which contain mercury, is

discouraged for people, and is unavoidable for bald eagles, loons and other wildlife

that depend on lake fish .

Modern, inexpensive pollution controls can capture 90% of Ill

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plant

. In fact, several states are requiring power plant owners

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encourage you to adopt similar rules here in Illinois

Dear Pollution Control Board_

You hold the key to eliminating a key threat to Lake Michigan

mercury contamination .

A recent NOAA study found that Lake Michigan is the most contaminated with mercury

of all the Great Lakes, and that coal-burning power plants contribute the lion's share of

the pollution

. Illinois plants are among the top sources of mercury into Lake Michigan

Mercury pollution poses serious risks for human health as well to the health of

Lake Michigan

. Eating predator fish from Lake Michigan, which contain mercury, is

discouraged for people, and is unavoidable for bald eagles, loons and other wildlife

that depend on lake fish .

Modern, inexpensive pollution controls can capture 90%

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plant

. In fact, several states are requiring power plant ownerM

encourage you to adopt similar rut s here in Illinois

PROM MLNCURY POLLU71OM

Dear Pollution Control Board :

You hold the key to eliminating a key threat to Lake Michigan

- mercury contamination

A recent NOAA study found that Lake Michigan is the most contaminated with mercury

of all the Great Lakes, and that coal-burning power plants contribute the lion's share of

the pollution

. Illinois plants are among the top sources of mercury into Lake Michigan

Mercury pollution poses serious risks for human health as well to the health of

Lake Michigan

. Eating predator fish from Lake Michigan, which contain mercury, is

discouraged for people, and is unavoidable for bald eagles, loons and other wildlife

that depend on lake fish .

Modern, inexpensive pollution controls can capture 90%

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plant

. In fact, several states are requiring power plant ownersbE

encourage you to adopt similar rules here in Illinois

Dear Pollution Control Board :

You hold the key to eliminating a Key threat to Lake Michigan -mercury contamination .

A recent NOAA study found that Lake Michigan is the most contaminated with mercury

of all the Great Lakes, and that coal-burning power plants contribute the lion's share of

the pollution

. Illinois plants are among the top sources of mercury into Lake Michigan .

Mercury pollution poses serious risks for human health as well to the health of

Lake Michigan . Eating predator fish from Lake Michigan, which contain mercury, is

discouraged for people, and is unavoidable for bald eagles, loons and other wildlife

that depend on lake fish .

Modern, inexpensive pollution controls can capture 90° I he mercury from a power

plant . In fact, several states are requiring power plant die

encourage you to adopt similar rules here in Illinois

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FROM MERCURY POLLUTION

Dear Pollution Control Board :

You hold the key to eliminating a Key threat to Lake Michigan

- mercury contamination .

A recent NOAA study found that Lake Michigan is the most contaminated with mercury

of all the Great Lakes, and that coal-burning power plants contribute the lion's share of

the pollution . Illinois plants are among the top sources of mercury into Lake Michigan

Mercury pollution poses serious risks for human health as well to the health of

Lake Michigan

. Eating predator fish from Lake Michigan, which contain mercury, is

discouraged for people, and is unavoidable for bald eagles, loons and other wildlife

that depend on lake fish .

Modern, inexpensive pollution controls can capture 90% of the mercury from a power

plant

. In fact, several states are requiring power plant owners to use this technology

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encourage you to adopt similar rules here in Illinois

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FROM MERCURY POLLUTION

Dear Pollution Control Board :

You hold the key to eliminating a key threat to Lake Michigan - mercury contamination

A recent NOAA study found that Lake Michigan is the most contaminated with mercury

of all the Great Lakes, and that coal-burning power plants contribute the lions share of

the pollution . Illinois plants are among the top sources of mercury into Lake Michigan .

Mercury pollution poses serious risks for human health as well to the health of

Lake Michigan . Eating predator fish from Lake Michigan, which contain mercury, is

discouraged for people, and is unavoidable for bald eagles, loons and other wildlife

that depend on lake fish .

power plani6,OE1FtC$ly

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encourage you to adopt similar rules here in Illinoi

FROM MERCURY POLLUTION

Dear Pollution Control Board :

You hold the key to eliminating a key threat to Lake Michigan -

mercury contamination .

A recent NOAH study found that Lake Michigan is the most contaminated with mercury

of all the Great Lakes, and that coal-burning power plants contribute the lion's share of

the pollution . Illinois plants are among the top sources of mercury into Lake Michigan

Mercury pollution poses serious risks for human health as well to the health of

Lake Michigan

. Eating predator fish from Lake Michigan, which contain mercury, is

discouraged for people, and is unavoidable for bald eagles, loons and other wildlife

that depend on lake fish .

Modern, inexpensive pollution controls can capture 90%

a~,~ercury from a power

plant. In fact, several states are requiring power plant o

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encourage you to adopt similar rules here in Illinois

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Dear Pollution Control Board

You hold the key to eliminating a key threat to Lake Michigan - mercury contamination .

A recent NOAA study found that Lake Michigan is the most contaminated with mercury

of all the Great Lakes, and that coal-burning power plants contribute the lion's share of

the pollution . Illinois plants are among the top sources of mercury into Lake Michigan .

Mercury pollution poses serious risks for human health as well to the health of

Lake Michigan

. Eating predator fish from Lake Michigan, which contain mercury, is

discouraged for people, and is unavoidable for bald eagles, loons and other wildlife

that depend on lake fish.

Modern, inexpensive pollution controls can capture ~RCt

plant In tact, several states are requiring power plant catee qg

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encourage you to adopt similar rules here in Illinois .

Dear Pollution Control Board

You hold the key to eliminating a Key mreat to Lake Michigan - mercury contamination .

A recent NOAH study found that Lake Michigan is the most contaminated with mercury

of all the Great Lakes, and that coal-burning power plants contribute the lion's share of

the pollution

. Illinois plants are among the top sources of mercury into Lake Michigan .

Mercury pollution poses serious risks for human health as well to the health of

Lake Michigan . Eating predator fish from Lake Michigan, which contain mercury, is

discouraged for people, and is unavoidable for bald eagles, loons and other wildlife

that depend on lake fish

Modern, inexpensive pollution controls can capture 90% ~

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FROM MERCURY POLLUTION

Dew pollution Control Board

You hold the key to eliminating a key threat to Lake Michigan-mercury contamination .

A recent NOAA study found that Lake Michigan is the most contaminated with mercury

Mercury pollution poses serious risks far human health as well to the health of

Lake Michigan. Eating predator fish from Lake Michigan, which contain mercury, is

is unavoidable for bald eagles, loons and other wildlife

Modern, inexpensive pollution controls can capture 90° f e mercury from a power

plant

. In fact, several states are requiring power plant

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encourage you to adopt similar rules here in Illinois

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Dear Pollution Control Board

You hold the key to eliminating a key threat to Lake Michigan - mercury contamination .

A recent NOAH study found that Lake Michigan is the most contaminated with mercury

of all the Great Lakes, and that coal-burning power plants contribute the lion's share of

the pollution . Illinois plants are among the top sources of mercury into Lake Michigan .

Mercury pollution poses serious risks for human health as well to the health of

Lake Michigan . Eating predator fish from Lake Michigan, which contain mercury, is

discouraged for people, and is unavoidable for bald eagles, loons and other wildlife

that depend on lake fish .

Modern, inexpensive pollution controls can capture 90-R

plant . In fact, several states are requiring power plant owne s

encourage you to adopt similar rules here inhere io

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Dear Pollution Control Board

You hold the Key to emmnarniy a ney threat to Lake Michigan - mercury contamination

A recent NOAA study found that Lake Michigan is the most contaminated with mercury

of all the Great Lakes, and that coal-burning power plants contribute the lion's share of

the pollution

. Illinois plants are among the top sources of mercury into Lake Michigan .

Mercury pollution poses serious risks for human health as well to the health of

Lake Michigan

. Eating predator fish from Lake Michigan, which contain mercury, is

discouraged for people, and is unavoidable for bald eagles, loons and other wildlife

that depend on lake fish .

Modern, inexpensive pollution controls can capture 90% oft e

plant . In fact, several states are requiring power plant owners t

encourage you to adopt similar rules here in Illinois.

FROM MERCURY POLLUTION

PIRG

Dear Pollution Control Board

You hold the key to eliminating a key threat to Lake Michigan - mercury contamination .

A recent NOAA study found that Lake Michigan is the most contaminated with mercury

of all the Great Lakes, and that coal-burning power plants contribute the lion's share of

the pollution . Illinois plants are among the top sources of mercury into Lake Michigan .

Mercury pollution poses serious risks for human health as well to the health of

Lake Michigan . Eating predator fish from Lake Michigan, which contain mercury, is

discouraged for people, and is unavoidable for bald eagles, loons and other wildlife

that depend on lake fish .

Modern, inexpensive pollution controls can capture 90%

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plant. In fact, several states are requiring power plant o

encourage you to adopt similar rules here in Illinois .

FROM M[RCURV POLLUTION

Dear Pollution Control Board :

YOU 11010 me Key 10

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- mercury contamination .

A recent NOAH study found that Lake Michigan is the most contaminated with mercury

of all the Great Lakes, and that coal-burning power plants contribute the lion's share of

the pollution

. Illinois plants are among the top sources of mercury into Lake Michigan

Mercury pollution poses serious risks for human health as well to the health of

Lake Michigan

. Eating predator fish from Lake Michigan, which contain mercury, is

discouraged for people, and is unavoidable for bald eagles, loons and other wildlife

that depend on lake fish

Modern, inexpensive pollution controls can capture 90~Qercraj kdAi3av~r

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plant

. In fact, several states are requiring power plant ow

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encourage you to adopt similar rules here in Illinois .

Dear Pollution Control Board

You hold the key to eliminating a key threat to Lake Michigan-mercury contamination

A recent NOAA study found that Lake Michigan is the most contaminated with mercury

of all the Great Lakes, and that coal-burning power plants contribute the lion's share of

the pollution_ Illinois plants are among the top sources of mercury into Lake Michigan

Mercury pollution poses serious risks for human health as well to the health of

Lake Michigan

. Eating predator fish from Lake Michigan, which contain mercury, is

discouraged for people, and is unavoidable for bald eagles, loons and other wildlife

that depend on lake fish .

Modern, inexpensive pollution controls can capture 90% of R Ec

plant In fact, several states are requiring power plant owners CLKpt{ts,

encourage you to adopt similar rules here in Illinois .

Dear Pollution Control Board:

You hold the key to eliminating a key threat to Lake Michigan-mercury contamination .

A recent NOAH study found that Lake Michigan is the most contaminated with mercury

of all the Great Lakes, and that coal-burning power plants contribute the lion's share of

the pollution

. Illinois plants are among the top sources of mercury into Lake Michigan

Mercury pollution poses serious risks for human health as well to the health of

Lake Michigan

. Eating predator fish from Lake Michigan, which contain mercury, is

discouraged for people, and is unavoidable for bald eagles, loons and other wildlife

that depend on lake fish

Modern, inexpensive pollution controls can capture 90% of

a power

plant

. In fact, several states are requiring power plant owners

lie

encourage you to adopt similar rules here in Illinois .

Dear Pollution Control Board

You hold the key to eliminating a key threat to Lake Michigan-mercury contamination

A recent NCAA study found that Lake Michigan is the most contaminated with mercury

of all the Great Lakes, and that coal-burning power plants contribute the lion's share of

the pollution

. Illinois plants are among the top sources of mercury into Lake Michigan .

Mercury pollution poses serious risks for human health as well to the health of

Lake Michigan . Eating predator fish from Lake Michigan, which contain mercury, is

discouraged for people, and is unavoidable for bald eagles, loons and other wildlife

that depend on lake fish

Modern, inexpensive pollution controls can capture 90% of the mercury from a power

plant . In fact, several states are requiring power plant RL&t~e

s~a~n

encourage you to adopt similar rules here in Illinois

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FROM MERCURY POLLUTION

Dear Pollution Control Board :

You hold the key to eliminating a key threat to Lake Michigan

- mercury contamination .

A recent NOAH study found that Lake Michigan is the most contaminated with mercury

of all the Great Lakes, and that coal-burning power plants contribute the lion's share of

the pollution

. Illinois plants are among the top sources of mercury into Lake Michigan.

Mercury pollution poses serious risks for human health as well to the health of

Lake Michigan

. Eating predator fish from Lake Michigan, which contain mercury, is

discouraged for people, and is unavoidable for bald eagles, loons and other wildlife

that depend on lake fish .

Modern, inexpensive pollution controls can capture 90% of the mercury from a power

plant . In fact, several states are requiring power plant own t

encourage you to adopt similar rules here in Illin

FROM MERCURY POLLUTION

Dear Pollution Control Board

You hold the key to eliminating a key threat to Lake Michigan -mercury contamination .

A recent NCAA study found that Lake Michigan is the most contaminated with mercury

of all the Great Lakes, and that coal-burning power plants contribute the lion's share of

the pollution . Illinois plants are among the top sources of mercury into Lake Michigan .

Mercury pollution poses serious risks for human health as well to the health of

Lake Michigan

. Eating predator fish from Lake Michigan, which contain mercury, is

discouraged for people, and is unavoidable for bald eagles, loons and other wildlife

that depend on lake fish .

Modern, inexpensive pollution controls can capture 90% of the mercury from a power

plant . In fact, several states are requiring power plant ownfte teMelllrl

encourage you to adopt similar rules here in Illinois .

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FROM MERCURY POLLUTION

Dear Pollution Control Board

You hold the key to eliminating a key threat to Lake Michigan

- mercury contamination .

A recent NOAA study found that Lake Michigan is the most contaminated with mercury

of all the Great Lakes, and that coal-burning power plants contribute the lion's share of

the pollution . Illinois plants are among the top sources of mercury into Lake Michigan .

Mercury pollution poses serious risks for human health as well to the health of

Lake Michigan . Eating predator fish from Lake Michigan, which contain mercury, is

discouraged for people, and is unavoidable for bald eagles, loons and other wildlife

that depend on lake fish

Modern, inexpensive pollution controls can capture 90°BtE<Erlrj€fl

plant. In fact, several states are requiring power plant own(Gh6Ri1$t&pIGEl

encourage you to adopt similar rules here in Illinois .

FROM MERCURY POLLUTION

Dear Pollution Control Board

You hold the key to eliminating a key threat to Lake Michigan-mercury contamination .

A recent NOAA study found that Lake Michigan is the most contaminated with mercury

of all the Great Lakes, and that coal-burning power plants contribute the lion's share of

the pollution . Illinois plants are among the top sources of mercury into Lake Michigan .

Mercury pollution poses serious risks for human health as well to the health of

Lake Michigan . Eating predator fish from Lake Michigan, which contain mercury, is

discouraged for people and is unavoidable for bald eagles, loons and other wildlife

that depend on lake fish .

Modern, inexpensive pollution controls can capture 90%-of the mercury from a power

plant

. In fact, several slates are requiring power plantddni'

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encourage you to adopt similar rules here in Illinois .

Dear Pollution Control Board

You hold the key to eliminating a key threat to Lake Michigan

mercury contamination .

A recent NOAA study found that Lake Michigan is the most contaminated with mercury

of all the Great Lakes, and that coal-burning power plants contribute the lion's share of

the pollution . Illinois plants are among the top sources of mercury into Lake Michigan .

Mercury pollution poses serious risks for human health as well to the health of

Lake Michigan . Eating predator fish from Lake Michigan, which contain mercury, is

discouraged for people, and is unavoidable for bald eagles, loons and other wildlife

that depend on lake fish .

Modern, inexpensive pollution controls can capture 90% of the mercury from a power

plant . In fact, several states are requiring power pla ffw a et ijs40rolo I

encourage you to adopt similar rules here in Illinois

Dear Pollution Control Board :

You hold the key to eliminating a key threat to Lake Michigan

- mercury contamination

A recent NOAA study found that Lake Michigan is the most contaminated with mercury

of all the Great Lakes, and that coal-burning power plants contribute the lion's share of

the pollution

. Illinois plants are among the top sources of mercury into Lake Michigan

Mercury pollution poses serious risks for human health as well to the health of

Lake Michigan

. Eating predator fish from Lake Michigan, which contain mercury, is

discouraged for people, and is unavoidable for bald eagles, loons and other wildlife

that depend on lake fish

Modern, inexpensive pollution controls can capture 90°/fl

plant

. In fact, several states are requiring power plant owneB Lu

encourage you to adopt similar rules her

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Dear Illinois Pollution Control Board :

You hold the key to eliminating a key threat to Lake Michigan -

mercury contamination .

A recent NOAH study found that Lake Michigan is the most contaminated with mercury

of all the Great Lakes, and that coal-burning power plants contribute the lion's share of

the pollution . Illinois plants are among the top sources of mercury into Lake Michigan

Mercury pollution poses serious risks for human health as well to the health of

Lake Michigan . Eating predator fish from Lake Michigan, which contain mercury, is

discouraged for people, and is unavoidable for bald eagles, loons and other wildlife

that depend on lake fish .

Modern, inexpensive pollution controls can capture 9000

plant

. In fact, several states are requiring power plantt own~F

encourage you to adopt similar Ins here'

FROM MERCURY POLLUTION

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Dear Illinois Pollution Control Board :

You hold the key to eliminating a key threat to Lake Michigan

- mercury contamination .

A recent NOAH study found that Lake Michigan is the most contaminated with mercury

of all the Great Lakes, and that coal-burning power plants contribute the lion's share of

the pollution

. Illinois plants are among the top sources of mercury into Lake Michigan .

Mercury pollution poses serious risks for human health as well to the health of

Lake Michigan

. Eating predator fish from Lake Michigan, which contain mercury, is

discouraged for people, and is unavoidable for bald eagles, loons and other wildlife

that depend on lake fish .

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Dear Illinois Pollution Control Board .

You hold the key to eliminating a key threat to Lake Michigan - mercury contamination

A recent NOAA study found that Lake Michigan is the most contaminated with mercury

of all the Great Lakes, and that coal-burning power plants contribute the lion's share of

the pollution . Illinois plants are among the top sources of mercury into Lake Michigan

Mercury pollution poses serious risks for human health as well to the health of

Lake Michigan

. Eating predator fish from Lake Michigan, which contain mercury, is

discouraged for people, and is unavoidable for bald eagles, loons and other wildlife

that depend on lake fish .

Modern, inexpensive pollution controls can capture 90

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Dear Illinois Pollution Control Board :

You hold the key to eliminating a key threat to Lake Michigan -

mercury contamination .

A recent NOAH study found that Lake Michigan is the most contaminated with mercury

of all the Great Lakes, and that coal-burning power plants contribute the lion's share of

the pollution . Illinois plants are among the top sources of mercury into Lake Michigan

Mercury pollution poses serious risks for human health as well to the health of

Lake Michigan . Eating predator fish from Lake Michigan, which contain mercury, is

discouraged for people, and is unavoidable for bald eagles, loons and other wildlife

that depend on lake fish .

Modern, inexpensive pollution controls can capture 90

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encourage you to adopt similar rules here in Illinois

Dear Illinois Pollution Control Board

You hold the key to eliminating a key threat to Lake Michigan

- mercury contamination .

A recent NOAH study found that Lake Michigan is the most contaminated with mercury

of all the Great Lakes, and that coal-burning power plants contribute the lion's share of

the pollution . Illinois plants are among the top sources of mercury into Lake Michigan

Mercury pollution poses serious risks for human health as well to the health of

Lake Michigan

. Eating predator fish from Lake Michigan, which contain mercury, is

discouraged for people, and is unavoidable for bald eagles, loons and other wildlife

that depend on lake fish .

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Dear Illinois Pollution Control Board

You hold the key to eliminating a key threat to Lake Michigan-mercury contamination

A recent NOAH study found that Lake Michigan is the most contaminated with mercury

of all the Great Lakes, and that coal-burning power plants contribute the lion's share of

the pollution

. Illinois plants are among the top sources of mercury into Lake Michigan

Mercury pollution poses serious risks for human health as well to the health of

Lake Michigan

. Eating predator fish from Lake Michigan, which contain mercury, is

discouraged for people, and is unavoidable for bald eagles, loons and other wildlife

that depend on lake fish .

Modern, inexpensive pollution controls can capture 90%

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. In fact, several states are requiring power plant ow

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encourage you to adopt similar rules here in I inois

FROM MERCURY POLLUTION

Dear Illinois Pollution Control Board .

You hold the key to eliminating a key threat to Lake Michigan-mercury contamination .

A recent NOAH study found that Lake Michigan is the most contaminated with mercury

of all the Great Lakes, and that coal-burning power plants contribute the lion's share of

the pollution

. Illinois plants are among the top sources of mercury into Lake Michigan .

Mercury pollution poses serious risks for human health as well to the health of

Lake Michigan

. Eating predator fish from Lake Michigan, which contain mercury, is

discouraged for people, and is unavoidable for bald eagles, loons and other wildlife

that depend on lake fish

Modern, inexpensive pollution controls can capture 90% of ~n [r<or from power

plant. In fact, several states are requiring power plant owne ~1i~I~

encourage you to adopt similar rules here in Illinois .

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FROM MERCURY POLLUTION

Illinois PIRG

Dear Illinois Pollution Control Board,

You hold the key to eliminating a key threat to Lake Michigan -

mercury contamination .

A recent NOAA study found that Lake Michigan is the most contaminated with mercury

of all the Great Lakes, and that coal-burning power plants contribute the lion's share of

the pollution . Illinois plants are among the top sources of mercury into Lake Michigan

Mercury pollution poses serious risks for human health as well to the health of

Lake Michigan

. Eating predator fish from Lake Michigan, which contain mercury, is

discouraged for people, and is unavoidable for bald eagles, loons and other wildlife

that depend on lake fish .

Modern, inexpensive pollution controls can capture 90% of the mercury from a power

FROM MERCURY POLLUTION

Dear Illinois Pollution Control Board

You hold the key to eliminating a key threat to Lake Michigan - mercury contamination .

A recent NOAA study found that Lake Michigan is the most contaminated with mercury

of all the Great Lakes, and that coal-burning power plants contribute the lion's share of

the pollution

. Illinois plants are among the top sources of mercury into Lake Michigan .

Mercury pollution poses serious risks for human health as well to the health of

Lake Michigan

. Eating predator fish from Lake Michigan, which contain mercury, is

discouraged for people, and is unavoidable for bald eagles, loons and other wildlife

that depend on lake fish .

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