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Science knows fairly well what metals are toxic to humans and other organisms. On that ground it is possible to conclude that heavy metals such as mercury, lead and cadmium should either be used sparsely or with such care that one can guarantee a very high rate of recycling. In a long-term perspective, however, one should expect any metal used in the technosphere to disperse and become part of the biosphere. This chapter will take a closer look at the use of cadmium, mercury and lead.
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Kågeson, P. (1998). Toxic Heavy Metals. In: Growth versus the Environment: Is there a Trade-off?. Economy & Environment, vol 14. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-011-5264-8_13
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