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January 17, 2007

Crematorium boom has some worried about pollution

  • About 200 crematoriums are being built each year in the U.S.

    • RICHMOND, Calif. (AP) — Plans to build new crematoriums are running into resistance around the country over a fear some scientists say is overblown: toxic emissions, especially mercury fumes from incinerating dental fillings.

    Silver fillings contain mercury, a substance that can harm brain development in children. Mercury from industrial plants has found its way into rivers, lakes and oceans, tainting many types of seafood.


     
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