Within the academic discipline of cultural anthropology, according to the OED, matriarchy is a culture or community in which such a system prevails or a family, society, organization, etc., dominated by a woman or women. In general anthropology, according to William A. Haviland, matriarchy is rule by women.
Sources of sulfur dioxide pollution In 1963, more than 23 million tons of sulfur dioxide were discharged into the atmosphere of the United States. The fossil-fueled power plant is the chief contributor to sulfur dioxide emissions and accounts for over 40% of the total emission.
Mercury enters the landscape from the atmosphere, natural geologic sources, historic mining activities, and re-released mercury stored in vegetation and soils. Atmospheric mercury sources are primarily direct natural emissions, such as volcanic eruptions; direct man-made emissions, such as fossil fuel emissions; and re-release from plants and soils.