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Environment
Issues related to the circumstances or condition of the earth's natural surroundings.
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dump sites
Environment; Pollution
Waste disposal grounds. These are usually designated areas near human settlement that are subject to regulations.
endocrine disruptors
Environment; Pollution
Substances that stop the production or block the transmission of hormones in the body.
biodegradable
Environment; Pollution
"Waste material composed primarily of naturally-occurring constituent parts, able to be broken down and absorbed into the ecosystem. Wood, for example, is biodegradable, for ...
chlorination byproducts
Environment; Pollution
"Cancer-causing chemicals created when chlorine used for water disinfection combines with dirt and organic matter in water."
emissions cap
Environment; Pollution
"A limit on the amount of greenhouse gases that a company or country can legally emit."
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