Minamata, Japan was the site of one of the worst Mercury pollution disasters in history. The Chisso Corporation's chemical factory dumped their methylmercury wastewater into the Minamata Bay. The mercury, through the process of bioaccumulation, ended up in the top fish species, which the Minamata population ate for food. This resulted in thousands suffering from acute mercury poisoning. While many went through neurological breakdown, for years, neither the government nor the company did anything about it. Reparations and cleanup are still an ongoing process, several decades later.
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Minamata disease is a neurological condition caused by severe mercury poisoning. It was first identified in the 1950s in Minamata Bay, Japan, where industrial discharge of mercury contaminated local fish, leading to widespread consumption by the population. Symptoms include ataxia, numbness, and cognitive impairments, and in severe cases, it can result in death. The disease highlighted the dangers of environmental pollution and led to increased awareness and regulations regarding toxic substances.
The Minamata incident refers to a severe case of mercury poisoning that occurred in Minamata Bay, Japan, beginning in the 1950s. It was caused by the industrial discharge of methylmercury from the Chisso Corporation's chemical factory, which contaminated the local fish and shellfish consumed by the community. The poisoning led to neurological and physical health issues for many residents, resulting in a tragic public health crisis. The incident raised awareness about environmental pollution and the need for stricter regulations on industrial waste.
The Minamata Bay disaster primarily affected over 3,000 people who were officially diagnosed with Minamata disease, a severe neurological condition caused by mercury poisoning. However, the broader impact extended to thousands more in the surrounding communities, including fishermen and their families, who suffered from the consequences of mercury contamination in fish and shellfish. The long-term health effects and environmental repercussions continue to be felt even decades later.
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Eleventh Hour - 2008 Minamata - 1.14 was released on: USA: 19 February 2009 Netherlands: 19 June 2009 France: 15 August 2009 Germany: 19 December 2009 Hungary: 30 December 2009
Eleventh Hour - 2008 Minamata 1-14 was released on: USA: 19 February 2009 Netherlands: 19 June 2009 France: 15 August 2009 Germany: 19 December 2009 Hungary: 30 December 2009
Mercury is the pollutant responsible for causing Minamata Disease when consumed in contaminated fish. Mercury bioaccumulates in fish, especially in large predatory species, through the food chain. When humans consume fish contaminated with mercury, it can lead to neurological and developmental disorders.
They spent around 1 million yen trying to clean the mess