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Recent Developments
The latest findings on selenium and human health, selenium in food and studies in China have been compiled by SeleniumWatch contributor Dr. Karen Haglestein...
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Health update
Excess selenium may increase risk of diabetes…
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Wildlife Issues
Selenium may cause toxic effects in simple aquatic organisms at concentrations that are considered safe for the fish and birds consuming them…
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Coal Power Industry
A new section has been added to the web site that reports on the release of selenium by the coal power industry . . .
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Overview: Growing Health, Environmental Concerns

Selenium, a natural mineral, is an essential element in human nutrition, but can be acutely toxic to humans and wildlife in higher concentrations resulting from its use in industrial processes such as mining, electronics, copper, aluminum and other metals, coal-burning power plants and metal recycling. Waste containing selenium is classified by the US Environmental Protection Agency as hazardous, and substantial fines have been imposed for its improper disposal. In recent years, an increasing source of exposure has been the presence of selenium in manganese metal imports from China, where selenium is added to speed processing and reduce costs.

This website provides an overview of the growing health and environmental concerns resulting from increasing exposure to selenium from industrial processes.


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