To explain: The endocrine disrupters and two endocrine disrupters that are found in the tissue of most Americans.
Concept introduction: The chemical pollution refers to the chemicals that are released into our environment and which interrupt the ecosystem balance, polluting air as well as by contaminating food. There are many chemical pollutants due to the rapid industrial development.
To explain: The industrial products or consumer items that cause pollution and the harmful effects that are known to be associated with exposure to the chemical.
Concept introduction: Global warming, climate change, and global change refer to the climatic change over the globe. Global warming is a significant increase in the average surface temperature of the Earth over various decades. Climate change refers to the alternation in climate change of the Earth for long-term.
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