NPs—what they can tell us about chemical pollution

NPs— what they can tell us about chemical pollution 

Once the public had their attention drawn to the chemicals to which they were being exposed, it is hardly surprising that they formd plenty to worry about. There are 75,000-90,000 synthetic chemicals in use, many of which have never been a subject of intensive toxicological testing. Even fewer have been subject to thorough enviromnental impact assessments. These facts were emphasised to the public, especially by some of the NGOs. Virtually, the only time members of the public heard or read about individual chemicals in the media was when they were mentioned as part of scare stories— pesticides in food, contaminants in tap and botded water, side effects of drugs and so 

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