Definition

Substances and organisms that negatively impact human health and/or environmental health.

Further reading
Chemicals, Pesticides and Toxics Topics - Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)[website]
Related

bioaccumulated pollutants; bioaccumulated toxins; bioaccumulation; biodegradation; biotoxins; dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane (DDT); dioxins; ecotoxicology; environmental toxicants; environmental toxicology; forever chemicals; heavy metals; metals toxicity; natural toxins; per and poly fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS chemicals); Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs); poisoning; radiation; toxic exposures

See also
Air quality
Pesticides
Pollution
Waste crisis
Water quality
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Drafted by
Chris Graham
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