Kirk here. Mercury poisoning (particularly low-level mercury poisoning) is a global problem. This couple from Minamata has some lessons about it for the world.

— start quote — Hideki, 68, said, “The damage caused by mercury is still occurring all over the world. I hope many countries and regions will participate (in) the convention and make efforts to achieve its goals.” — end quote —

https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/11/9499001b63ab-japan-couple-urges-fight-against-mercury-at-minamata-treaty-meeting.html

Alternative URL: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2023/11/01/japan/society/minamata-mercury-geneva-couple/