is expected that food needs will continue to rise as human population increases. Our food supply needs to be reliable‚ abundant‚ and safe. One way to keep the food supply safe and reliable is to make sure that it is free from harmful viruses and pesticides. The creation of GMOs‚ or genetically modified organisms‚ is one attempt to increase efficiency in food production. Scientists do not know how this will truly affect humans in the long run‚ which is why many decide not to consume the unknown. This
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ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE TERM PAPER: INDUSTRIAL POLLUTION AND ITS EFFECTS ON THE ENVIRONMENT. (A Case study of pesticides poisoning fish in Lake Naivasha). Introduction. Pollution may be defined as any direct or indirect alteration of the physical‚ thermal‚ biological or radioactive properties of the environment that creates an actual or potential hazard to the health safety or welfare of any living species. Also pollution may said to be any inserting of
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chemical is any substance which may be harmful to the environment or hazardous to your health if inhaled ingested or absorbed through the skin. Organic pesticides are just as strong as other forms of insect and weed control. The only difference between chemical pesticides and organic pesticides is the fact that organic pesticides are made from naturally occurring ingredients‚ which do not harm innocent bystanders while eliminating weeds and pesky insects. These natural ingredients that are
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compounds such as chemical pesticides‚ herbicides and fertilizers have been beneficial to food production and favoured by farmers but they have been destroying the environment since they were introduced. Synthetic compounds such as steroids and psychoactive drugs have been abused‚ causing death and a drug war costing the government millions upon their introduction. Synthetic organic compounds have had a negative impact on human health and the environment. Chemical pesticides and herbicides are an example
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World War II we wouldn’t now be battling things such as damage to the ozone layer‚ diseases and harm to the environment‚ caused by chemical pesticides and dumping of chemicals into our oceans and other waterways. Not enough people realise the importance of chemicals and green chemistry in everyday life. Most people think of chemicals as poisonous pesticides and or pollution. But it’s not. Chemicals can be used to help the environment. If we had known about Green Chemistry earlier many people
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Most of the pest control companies are known to use toxic‚ synthetic‚ and chemically-based pesticides. These types of pesticides have been known to be the most effective in the extermination of pests. However‚ they are not safe for people or the environment. The most common chemical used in pest control is Diazinon. Diazinon is used for household pests inside
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chemicals. Estrogen Chemicals can be found in: * Pharmaceuticals (hormone therapy drugs‚ birth control pills) * Pesticides (insecticides‚ fungicides) * Plastic linked products (Bisphenol A‚ phthalates) * Heavy metals (Mercury‚ Lead) * Household Products (detergents) Environmental Estrogens are manufactured for a purpose such as contraceptives and pesticides. Environmental Estrogens can be found in Rivers‚ Aquifers‚ Farms‚ Orchards‚ and Sprayed on Gardens and Lawns or in the
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The research of organic food Yining Wang— Victoria Northwood University 2011/12/01 The research of organic food Organic foods are foods that are produced without using modern synthetic inputs such as synthetic pesticides and chemical fertilizers. (Wikipedia‚ 2011‚ para. 1). Some people think organic foods are healthier than the traditional foods‚ some people oppose this opinion. The most important difference between organic foods and traditional foods is the farming method. The different
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Knock Off Inorganic Pesticides to Coconut Trees Philippines is now facing a serious industry problem regarding the infestation of coconut scale. This insect is commonly known as cocolisap that can be seen to large coconut plantations. This plant parasite eats on the leaf of a plant. This prevents photosynthesis causing the low productivity of the plant. Cosico (2014) stated that‚ “At least 60 percent of the total coconut farming areas in the country‚ most of which are in the CALABARZON area‚ are
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When a bee loses its stinger it dies. Causes : There are many causes of bees dying off. Some of the causes are malnutrition‚ pesticides‚ and parasitism. Parasitism is when the bees get parasites that can kill them. Malnutrition occurs when you don’t get the food you need in your diet in order to survive. Pesticides are chemical compounds sprayed on plants. These pesticides destroy bee’s food sources‚ such as flowers‚ which then affects their reproduction. All these things are some of the reasons
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