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contamination of soil, water, or the atmosphere by harmful substances.
Ãâó: www.futureharvest.org/about/glossary.shtml
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caused by the leeching of insecticides, fertilizers, and herbicides into soil and ground water. Also, residues of pesticides and herbicides on plants can cause serious health hazards to farm workers and consumers.
Ãâó: kosmoi.com/Technology/Agriculture/
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| pollution |
Unauthorized contamination of surface or subsurface waters or land.
Ãâó: www.rrc.state.tx.us/divisions/og/glossary.html
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Undesirable change in the physical, chemical, or biological characteristics of the air, water, or land that can harmfully affect the health, survival, or activities of human or other living organisms.
Ãâó: www.pce.govt.nz/reports/pce_reports_glossary.shtml
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the introduction by man, directly or indirectly, of substances or energy to the marine environment resulting in deleterious effects.
Ãâó: www.fishonline.org/information/glossary/
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