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  • Microbiology
  • Climate Science

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  • Environmental mercury (Hg) pollution significantly impacts microbial community structure and function.
  • The cascading effects of Hg pollution on microbe-mediated cycling of major greenhouse gases (GHGs) are poorly understood.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To synthesize emerging evidence on the Hg-microbe-GHG nexus.
  • To explore potential alterations in microbe-mediated GHG fluxes due to global Hg emission reductions.
  • To identify knowledge gaps and propose a roadmap for future research.

Main Methods:

  • Literature synthesis and perspective-based analysis.
  • Exploration of the interconnectedness between mercury, microbial communities, and greenhouse gas fluxes.
  • Development of a three-step roadmap to investigate Hg mitigation impacts.

Main Results:

  • Global Hg emission reductions, while beneficial for health, may inadvertently alter microbe-mediated GHG fluxes.
  • Significant knowledge gaps exist regarding the net impact of the Hg-microbe-GHG nexus on climate change.
  • A roadmap is proposed to disentangle these complex interactions.

Conclusions:

  • Further research is critical to understand the Hg-microbe-GHG nexus and its implications for climate.
  • Harmonizing Hg mitigation with climate action requires a coordinated, multi-stakeholder approach.
  • Ensuring a sustainable future necessitates understanding these Earth system interactions.