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Crackdown on Copper in California to Save Marine Life
Photo by audreyjm569When we think of copper and water, we usually think of long-lasting pipes. However, copper and water have a more intertwined relationship than that. Each time drivers hit their breaks, or boaters put a new coat of paint on their vessel's hull, they're contributing to the level of copper found in the waterways, which becomes toxic to fish. From losing their ability to navigate to spawning grounds to losing their sense of smell, important fish species are affected by even the smallest amounts of copper in the water. That's why California is start...Read the full story on TreeHugger
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