environmental toxin

noun

: a small amount of poison found in air, water, food, etc.

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The causes are not fully understood, but they’re thought to range from changing lifestyle factors such as dietary patterns and sleep deprivation, to increasing exposure to harmful environmental toxins or viruses. Juergen Eckhardt, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025 That is at least partly in keeping with Kennedy’s charge that environmental toxins play a role. Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 18 Apr. 2025 Understanding the links between environmental toxins, cancer… what led to the creation of disease in our culture. Elizabeth Stanton, Fox News, 21 Mar. 2025 Scientists discovered that pollutants found in environmental toxins, including automobile pollution and wildfire smoke, can result in elevated nitric oxide levels in the brain. Tracy J. Wholf, CBS News, 14 Mar. 2025 For example, IoT sensors can monitor environmental toxins at large outdoor events like marathons and festivals, ensuring a safer experience for all. Josh Bruni, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025 Kennedy has a long-standing interest in possible connections between environmental toxins and human health. Erika Edwards, NBC News, 1 Feb. 2025 Kennedy's emphasis on reducing environmental toxins and promoting regenerative agriculture has further solidified his support among parents seeking more natural health solutions for their families. Dan Perry, Newsweek, 13 Feb. 2025 These are just the latest examples of researchers using modern science to slightly modify the genes of organisms with the ultimate goal of sending them out into the wild to reduce environmental toxins and combat diseases. Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 12 Feb. 2025

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“Environmental toxin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/environmental%20toxin. Accessed 1 May. 2025.

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