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Endocrine Disrupter
http://www.greenfacts.org/endocrine-disruptors/endocrine-disrupter.htm
Endocrine Disrupter (EDC) refers to a chemicals, either natural and man-made, which can interfere with the endocrine system, its hormones or where the hormones act. In many cases, it is not yet clear exactly how an Endocrine Disrupters acts, even in some cases where a link has been shown between Endocrine Disrupter exposure and an adverse effect.
Ecotoxicology
The ECOTOX (ECOTOXicology) database provides single chemical toxicity information for aquatic and terrestrial life. ECOTOX is a useful tool for examining impacts of chemicals on the environment. Peer-reviewed literature is the primary source of information encoded in the database. Pertinent information on the species, chemical, test methods, and results presented by the author(s) are abstracted and entered into the database.
Ecological Risk Assessment
http://www.epa.gov/pesticides/ecosystem/ecorisk.htm
EPA conducts ecological risk assessments to determine what risks are posed by a pesticide and whether changes to the use or proposed use are necessary to protect the environment.
Bioaccumulation
http://www.ccny.cuny.edu/social_science/Kfoster/eep/people/bioaccum.htm
Bioaccumulation is a process by which the concentration of a chemical increase over time in a biological organism compared to the chemical's concentration in the environment. Compounds accumulate in living things any time they are taken up and stored faster than they are broken down (metabolized) or excreted.
Emerging Disease
http://www.michigan.gov/emergingdiseases
Emerging Infectious diseases that may be transmitted between animals and humans are a concern for all people, no matter what their age, gender, lifestyle, ethnic background, or economic status.
