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Future climatic change induced by CO2 increase may also affect the tropical environment adversely. A temperature rise of 2°K, unless accompanied by a rise in rainfall, will add to the difficulties of farmers and herdsmen. It will also make still more difficult the provision of adequate drinking water, the design of irrigation systems and the maintenance of good health standards. 

In many clinical and environmental studies of subjects exposed to perchlorate, there is no convincing evidence that the low quantities found in the environment adversely affect thyroid function. 

The composition of an alloy alone does not ensure the quality of the product. Evaluation of resistance to corrosion in a given environment, adverse effects of corrosion products on utility or contents, susceptibility to a specific type of corrosion and fouling, and tendency to corrosion failure due to fabrication and assembly processes, such as welding, forming, machining, heat treatment, etc., are of prime importance for the selection of material. 

If an adverse environment is expected, covalent bonding capabiHties at the interface should be provided. 

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The cheat/server model oftea allows easier iategratioa with other aetwork apphcatioas (eg, fiaance, project management, or human resources) which typically operate ia the environment of the server component of the cheat/server system. Gheat/server can be gradually iatroduced ia an existing minicomputer environment, often with httie adverse incremental impact ia terms of retraining and additional cost. 

Health and Environment. Manganese in trace amounts is an essential element for both plants and animals and is among the trace elements least toxic to mammals including humans. Exposure to abnormally high concentrations of manganese, particulady in the form of dust and fumes, is, however, known to have resulted in adverse effects to humans (36,37) (see Mineral nutrients). 

National Ambient Air Quality Standards. Under the Clean Air Act, six criterion pollutants, ie, pollutants of special concern, have been estabhshed by the EPA sulfur oxides (SO ), particulates, carbon monoxide (CO), nitrogen oxides (NO ), o2one (photochemical oxidants), and lead. National Ambient Air QuaUty Standards (NAAQS) were developed by EPA based on threshold levels of air pollution below which no adverse effects could be experienced on human health or the environment. 

Many factors affect the mechanisms and kinetics of sorption and transport processes. For instance, differences in the chemical stmcture and properties, ie, ionizahility, solubiUty in water, vapor pressure, and polarity, between pesticides affect their behavior in the environment through effects on sorption and transport processes. Differences in soil properties, ie, pH and percentage of organic carbon and clay contents, and soil conditions, ie, moisture content and landscape position climatic conditions, ie, temperature, precipitation, and radiation and cultural practices, ie, crop and tillage, can all modify the behavior of the pesticide in soils. Persistence of a pesticide in soil is a consequence of a complex interaction of processes. Because the persistence of a pesticide can govern its availabiUty and efficacy for pest control, as weU as its potential for adverse environmental impacts, knowledge of the basic processes is necessary if the benefits of the pesticide ate to be maximized. 

The acute toxicity of chlorinated paraffins to mammals, binds, and fish is very low (8), but over longer periods of exposure certain chlorinated paraffins have proved to be toxic to some aquatic species. However, the very low water solubility of chlorinated paraffins has made studies on aquatic species complicated. Laboratory experiments in which the chlorinated paraffins had been artificially solubilized showed only the short-chain grades to be toxic at low concentration other longer-chain grades showed no adverse effects on the majority of aquatic species tested. The degree of solubilization achieved in the laboratory is unlikely ever to be experienced in the environment and is of doubtful environmental relevance (9). 

Requirements. Requirements for dental implant materials are the same as those for orthopedic uses. The first requirement is that the material used ia the implant must be biocompatible and not cause any adverse reaction ia the body. The material must be able to withstand the environment of the body, and not degrade and be unable to perform the iatended function. 

The test shall be hydrostatic, using water, with the following exceptions. If there is a possibility of damage due to freezing or if the operating fluid or piping material would be adversely affected by water, any other suitable hquid may be used. If a flammable hquid is used, its flash point shall not be less than 50°C (120°F), and consideration shall be given to the test environment. 

Under adverse conditions, certain microorganisms produce spores that germinate upon return to a favorable environment. Spores are a particularly stable form or state of bacteria that may survive diyness and temperature extremes. Some microorganisms form spores at a stage in their normal life cycle. 

Promote the protection of human health and the environment from potential adverse effects of improper solid and hazardous waste management... 

Graphitic corrosion is a slow corrosion process, typically requiring many years to effect significant damage. Complete penetration of thick cross sections has, however, occurred in as little as 2 years in adverse environments. On the other hand, cast iron components can be found in use in Europe after 160 years of service. Although graphitic corrosion causes a substantial reduction in mechanical strength, it is well known that corroded cast iron, when sufficiently supported, may remain serviceable when internal pressure is low and shock loads are not applied. 

Several recent expert reviews and workshops have discussed the effects of endocrine disruption on wildlife and especially invertebrate species. These include the EU workshop on the impact of endocrine disrupters on human health and wildlife (Weybridge, 1996), the lEH workshop (Leicester, May 1997), the Environment Agency Consultative report (January 1998) and the Tyndall Forum at the Royal Institution (February 1998). They have concluded that endocrine disruption may have far-reaching adverse consequences for biodiversity and the sustainability of natural ecosystems. More comprehensive bioassay systems are required to identify and assess chemicals alleged to produce endocrine modulating effects. 

Within the constraints of this article it is impossible to be comprehensive in the coverage of the subject matter, in terms of the chemicals involved and in the widely varying practices and areas of the world in which the title compounds are ingested by farmed animals. This account is, however, intended to give an overview, citing some relevant examples, of the beneficial and adverse effects, in animals and on the environment, of man-made compounds and naturally produced compounds in extensive and commercial production systems. 

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