Wildlife, human and environmental costs of using lead ammunition: An economic review and analysis
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DOI: 10.1007/s13280-019-01157-2
Abstract: A proposed European Union (EU)-wide restriction on the use of lead gunshot for shooting in and over wetlands estimated that the societal benefits of a restriction outweighed costs, despite few identified benefits being quantified economically.… read more here.
Keywords: ammunition; wildlife human; review; lead ammunition ... See more keywords
Effects of lead from ammunition on birds and other wildlife: A review and update
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DOI: 10.1007/s13280-019-01159-0
Abstract: Poisoning of wild birds following ingestion of lead from ammunition has long been recognised and considerable recent research has focused on terrestrial birds, including raptors and scavengers. This paper builds upon previous reviews and finds… read more here.
Keywords: birds wildlife; ammunition; sub lethal; effects lead ... See more keywords
Perspectives from natural resource professionals: Attitudes on lead ammunition risks and use of nonlead ammunition
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jort.2020.100341
Abstract: Abstract Hunting is a popular activity but continued use of lead ammunition poses risks to wildlife and human health. To inform adoption of the voluntary use of nonlead ammunition, natural resource professionals were surveyed to… read more here.
Keywords: use nonlead; natural resource; ammunition; nonlead ammunition ... See more keywords
Risks from lead ammunition
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DOI: 10.1038/s41893-019-0406-z
Abstract: To the Editor — Recent research linked lead hunting ammunition to tissue lead levels in Amazonian wildlife and highlighted health risks to subsistence-hunting communities. We discuss the global nature of such risks and the need… read more here.
Keywords: game; ammunition; shot; meat ... See more keywords
Risk communication and perceptions about lead ammunition and Inuit health in Nunavik, Canada
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DOI: 10.1080/22423982.2023.2218014
Abstract: ABSTRACT Lead ammunition is commonly used to hunt waterfowl and other wildlife in the Arctic. Hunting with lead is problematic because the toxicant can be transferred to the consumer. Therefore, it is critical to evaluate… read more here.
Keywords: inuit; health; nunavik canada; lead ammunition ... See more keywords