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DDT has been proven to be extremely harmful to the environment.
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Scientists have found bits of plastic in the ocean that are coated in communities of microorganisms, including harmful bacteria.5
Jayakrishnan said the microplastics in the body may play a similar role, offering a medium for cancer-causing bacteria to grow and disrupt the gut microbiome.
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Claire Bugos, Verywell Health, 7 Mar. 2025
Better yet, they can still be used on public lands to sustain local communities in place of harmful industrial extraction.
—TIME, 6 Mar. 2025
Cold water can increase blood flow to your face, boosting your skin's protection from free radicals, harmful compounds caused by exposure to UV light and pollution.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 6 Mar. 2025
Insecticides have been identified as leading causes of butterfly decline, which can be tackled with policy intervention such as restricting harmful insecticides, promoting integrated pest management and encouraging diversified cropping, according to the study.
—Sarah Metz, CBS News, 6 Mar. 2025
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Claire Bugos, Verywell Health, 7 Mar. 2025
Better yet, they can still be used on public lands to sustain local communities in place of harmful industrial extraction.
—TIME, 6 Mar. 2025
Cold water can increase blood flow to your face, boosting your skin's protection from free radicals, harmful compounds caused by exposure to UV light and pollution.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 6 Mar. 2025
Insecticides have been identified as leading causes of butterfly decline, which can be tackled with policy intervention such as restricting harmful insecticides, promoting integrated pest management and encouraging diversified cropping, according to the study.
—Sarah Metz, CBS News, 6 Mar. 2025
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“Harmful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/harmful. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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