Still, overcoming the challenges ahead of us will be no small feat. The Global Mercury Assessment (2013), carried out by UN Environment, put annual global mercury emissions - from both natural and anthropogenic sources - in the range of 5,000 to 8,000 metric tons per year. Mercury use and emissions are tied to many of our key economic activities, including the production of commodities such as gold, in the production of energy to fuel our cities and homes, and to produce materials and products such as plastics that are an important part of modern life.
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