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Pesticides

Pesticides are a wide variety of substances used to control or eliminate unwanted organisms. These substances are used in many aspects of human life, including agriculture, industry, and domestic use. These substances can also negatively impact the environment and cause harm to non-target species. Browse our studies on the occurrence and impacts of pesticides in the environment below.

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