Brussels, 31/01/2005 (Agence Europe) - On Monday, the European Commission outlined a comprehensive strategy to tackle mercury pollution in the EU. High doses of mercury and its compounds can be fatal, but even relatively low amounts can seriously harm the nervous system. The Commission strategy proposes a series of actions to cut EU and global emissions and use of mercury, including phasing out EU mercury exports by 2011. It also addresses safe storage of mercury decommissioned by EU...