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Get Involved! Mercury is a serious toxin that affects the health of our families and communities. One in six women of childbearing age has enough mercury in her body to put her baby at risk of developmental problems. Although women and young children are the most at risk, studies have shown that high levels of mercury in men can make them more susceptible to cardiac disease. Mercury is a problem that affects everyone. But the good news is that there is a lot we can do to protect our families and clean up mercury pollution. Take Action! Contact your Governor and encourage him or her to take steps to protect your state's women and children from mercury pollution.   Get connected. Find your local Sierra Club chapter and support local efforts to prevent coal-fired power plants from polluting in your community. You can learn about the many efforts by Club volunteers to fight mercury pollution. Attend meetings and share your ideas and concerns.   Chime in! It is your right to be heard on issues that will affect your health. There are several ways to find out about local, regional and national issues and give your input. Sign up for Currents, the environmental e-newsletter. It keeps you up-to-date on what's happening with mercury, air pollution, and other issues that affect public health and gives you opportunities to voice your opinion about these issues.   Join the Sierra Club. When you join or give to the Sierra Club you will have the satisfaction of knowing that you are helping to keep toxic mercury out of our communities, preserve irreplaceable wildlands, curb global warming, and protect this fragile environment we call home.     Up to Top HOME | Email Signup | About Us | Contact Us | Terms of Use