Food harvested near Teck coal mines higher in selenium than grocery store food, health risk study shows

Food harvested near Teck coal mines higher in selenium than grocery store food, health risk study shows

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Selenium risks depend on amount of fish people eat from rivers downstream of Teck coal mines, according to a risk assessment released by the B.C. government. An average of one meal a day of fish harvested from waters polluted by the company’s coal mines could pose potential health risks due to selenium contamination. Click here to continue reading

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