part 1-
What hazardous chemicals are we exposed to in our water and food? How can we minimize our exposure to them?
Heavy Metals: Such as lead, arsenic, mercury, and cadmium, which can enter water sources through industrial pollution, mining, and natural deposits.
Use a Water Filter: Install a certified water filter at home to remove contaminants like heavy metals, chlorine, and chloramine.
Heavy Metals: Such as mercury in certain fish species, lead in food cans, and cadmium in shellfish.
- Choose Organic: Opt for organic fruits and vegetables to reduce exposure to pesticide residues.
- Wash Produce: Thoroughly wash fruits and vegetables under running water to remove pesticide residues and surface contaminants.
reference:
–Panda, B. P., Mohanta, Y. K., Paul, R., Prusty, B. A. K., Parida, S. P., Pradhan, A., Saravanan, M., Patowary, K., Jiang, G., Joshi, S. J., & Sarma, H. (2023). Assessment of environmental and carcinogenic health hazards from heavy metal contamination in sediments of wetlands. Scientific Reports, 13(1), 16314–16314. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-023-43349-7
Part 2: 75 worlds
- Why do people think there is nothing they can do about ecological problems?