EVSP 594 Environmental Toxicology Week 4 forum Ecotoxicology

For the weekly discussion, find a recent (within the last year) unique news story about toxic substances and human health from anywhere in the world.

Be sure to summarize the important points of the story and share the link.

Look up each contaminant discussed on the EPA’s Computational Toxicology and Exposure Online Resources Ecotoxicology Knowledgebase, so you have the information you need to make connections with this week's course content.

Be sure to note:

Contaminant(s) Environmental pathways to exposure Biomarkers of exposure, biomarkers of effect, and biomarkers of susceptibility Synergistic or antagonistic effects that might exist

Reflect on the situation surrounding the story.

How would you feel if this was in your neighborhood? What health concerns would you have for yourself, your family, and your neighbors? Does this story inform your thinking about the Superfund site you are using for your course project? If so, how? If not, why not?

Note: Do not use the same story as another student.

Title your post with the title of the article and check existing posts before creating yours to avoid duplication.

Peer Reply Guidance: Respond to at least two peers with substantive paragraphs.

Academic Integrity

This discussion aligns with the following:

CO-1, CO-3, CO-5 LO-1.1, LO-1.2, LO-3.2, LO-3.3, LO-5.1, LO-5.2, LO-5.3