Sentences with phrase «be harmful to humans as»

Once in the food webs, these pesticides can cause mutations, as well as diseases, which can be harmful to humans as well as the entire food web.

It uses fresh water rather than chemicals that are harmful to humans as well as the land.

Not exact matches

Even though that religion has promoted ethics in human societies, which has served humanity fairly well, the above hypothesis has created problematic culture in human societies, which is harmful to animals, environment, and humanity as a whole.

When we are made to feel guilty for something as integral to human nature as s @x then the squelching of those urges is harmful to individuals and couples alike.

As well as explaining that the production of meat — on its journey from farm to fork — is responsible for 15 per cent of the planet's harmful greenhouse gas emissions, it underlines that raising equivalent amounts of grain or vegetables for human consumption uses far less land, water and resourceAs well as explaining that the production of meat — on its journey from farm to fork — is responsible for 15 per cent of the planet's harmful greenhouse gas emissions, it underlines that raising equivalent amounts of grain or vegetables for human consumption uses far less land, water and resourceas explaining that the production of meat — on its journey from farm to fork — is responsible for 15 per cent of the planet's harmful greenhouse gas emissions, it underlines that raising equivalent amounts of grain or vegetables for human consumption uses far less land, water and resources.

While there is no concrete proof that BPA is harmful to humans, some tests by the National Toxicology Program (NTP), the National Institutes of Health, as well as the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) have shown that there could be potential issues that could arise due to over exposure of this chemical.

NAMPA appears to imply that we should ignore advice such as this one issued on May 21st from Harvard's School of Public Health: «With increasing evidence of the potential harmful effects of BPA in humans, the authors believe further research is needed on the effect of BPA on infants and on reproductive disorders and on breast cancer in adults.»

As a (poor) analogy, arguing whether or not it's human - caused feels a bit like planning to develop real estate on a seaside clifftop which some specialists have said might suffer dangerous erosion in the next 70 years unless you put up some seawalls to prevent water action at the base of the cliff - and basing your view whether to build seawalls and other erosion defences upon whether or not there's proof that human activity would be the cause of any future erosion, rather than whether or not erosion is likely and if so how harmful it might be to your interests if nothing is done to reduce it.

As melting sea ice opens up the Arctic to more human activity, the mammals, known as «unicorns of the sea» for their single tusk, may be more exposed to the potentially harmful escape response, scientists saAs melting sea ice opens up the Arctic to more human activity, the mammals, known as «unicorns of the sea» for their single tusk, may be more exposed to the potentially harmful escape response, scientists saas «unicorns of the sea» for their single tusk, may be more exposed to the potentially harmful escape response, scientists say.

Scientists study VSV, which causes acute disease in livestock but typically does not lead to illness in people, as a model for viruses that are harmful to humans.

Their long - term aim is to create DNA enzymes that can destroy disease - causing molecules such as the genes of harmful viruses or the defective human genes linked with disorders such as cancer or dementia.

Gene therapy can be used to neutralise harmful human genes, such as those that cause cancer, or to insert healthy copies of damaged genes into people with a genetic disease.

In May Vanderbilt University biologist Laurence Zwiebel announced that a compound called VUAA1 is not only 100,000 times as strong as DEET but also potentially cheaper and less harmful to humans.

While antibiotic resistance genes are not harmful in themselves, they limit the use of antibiotics for treating bacterial infections and pose a serious threat to global public health if they get transmitted to humans from environmental sources, such as compost.

It is the human body's response to harmful stimuli, such as pathogens or damaged tissues, but an overactive response, too much inflammation, is detrimental and leads to disease.

«Silver is harmful to humans, rats and aquatic species such as zebrafish and rainbow trout,» notes Tabish Nawaz.

The researchers then concluded that as the amount of NAD + in cells declines with age, there aren't enough of these molecules to prevent harmful interactions between proteins called DBC1 (which is found across a wide range of organisms, from bacteria to humans) and PARP1 (a protein that is known to control DNA repair).

Alfalfa seeds are a controversial plant to sprout as they contain canavanine, which some sources say are harmful to humans because it can inhibit the immune system.

OTA may be harmful to the kidneys, and is classified as a possible human carcinogen by the World Health Organization (IARC Monograph 2015 — accessed from IARC Evaluation of Carcinogenic Risks to Humans).

Despite its ineffectiveness as a joint health product specifically, when taken as part of a supplement collagen is not harmful to humans and possibly contributes to overall health and wellness.

As we mentioned earlier in the post, antioxidants are very important for human health, providing protection to our DNA from cell damage caused by harmful free radicals.

Plants should be thoroughly washed and sanitized before consumption, particularly if a synthetic fertilizer has been used during growth, as these can be harmful to the human body.

The overall unfairness of segregating pets outside the human circle may deteriorate into gross insensitivity or even a felony if they are not brought indoors: (1) when they are sick or otherwise incapacitated as listed in Table 1; (2) in bad weather such as thunderstorms, ice storms, flooding, tornadoes and life - threatening temperatures; (3) when herbicides and other harmful chemicals are being used in the yard; (4) when construction, regular services and other activities may cause the dog to escape; (5) at night.

With this in mind, you can see how a generalized topic such as «Human Foods that are Harmful to Pets» would be educational, and «Unusual Ways to Teach Your Old Dog New Tricks» would be fun to read.

If you choose to brush your dog's teeth daily, purchase a dog - specific toothpaste, as human toothpaste can be harmful.

Here are some human food items that you will want to keep a watch on over the holidays, as they can all be harmful to your beloved animal companions:

Humans mistakenly view fat as the most harmful part of a diet, but this definitely isn't true in regards to canine nutrition.

Raw / Undercooked Meat, Eggs and Bones Raw meat and raw eggs can contain bacteria such as Salmonella and E. coli that can be harmful to pets and humans.

Cheese isn't particularly harmful to dogs, and lots of dogs love cheese as much as we humans do.

It is not harmful to humans or other animals such as dogs or birds.

As a general rule, anything that is toxic to human beings should also be considered to be harmful to your pet.

Finally, it is sad that stray dogs ever have to be killed, but to attempt to apply American no - kill philosophy to parts of the world where dogs are suffering as well as threatening human life is unrealistic and harmful.

Again, whatever you choose for brushing your dog's teeth, make sure that you ONLY use a dog - specific toothpaste as human toothpaste options can be harmful to your dog's health.

And always make sure to use Veterinary approved dental products as human products could potentially be harmful for our pets if ingested.

As with humans, any item containing lead can be extremely harmful to a cat.

Also make sure to wear gloves when applying as these drops can be harmful to humans.

Also, before thinking about dying or coloring your pet's fur, consult with your veterinarian, as some products can be very harmful to pets, even if it's labeled non-toxic to humans.

Plastics are not only harmful to animals, but to humans as well.

This will have to be seen as an experiment, given the uneven success of efforts by industry, environmental groups, and governments to limit pollution and other harmful human impacts on fragile environments.

-- A new post on ClimateEthics.org argues, as others have before, for another uncomfortable reality: Complacency is not an ethical response to the persistent uncertainty clouding forecasts of harmful impacts from the continuing buildup of human - generated greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.

While there is no clear evidence that they cause cancer in humans, their various harmful effects in lab animals were enough to prompt the Environmental Protection Agency to designate some 200 miles of the Hudson as a Superfund toxic site 25 years ago.

Joseph Bast, who works with the group, highlighted some of the group's conclusions in Forbes: There is little risk of global food insecurity owing to higher levels of CO2, as higher CO2 will greatly aid plant productivity; «No changes in precipitation patterns, snow, monsoons, or river flows that might be considered harmful to human well - being or plants or wildlife have been observed that could be attributed to rising CO2»; and little risk to aquatic or dry - land ecosystems.

However, many of the aerosols scientists have suggested using, such as diamond dust or alumina, are harmful to the ozone (a layer that protects the Earth's surface from some of the sun's ultraviolet rays) and human health.

Maurice Newman is unlikely to approve of those loans which have gone to wind farm projects, given that he has described wind farms as «grossly inefficient, extremely expensive, socially inequitable, a danger to human health, environmentally harmful, divisive for communities, [and] a blot on the landscape».

Changes brewing in climate and the environment, he wrote, may be just as harmful to human health as nuclear...

It finds that in 2010, about 2.7 million preterm births globally — or 18 % of all pre-term births — were associated with outdoor exposure to fine particulate matter (PM2.5 is especially harmful to human health, as it can penetrate deep inside the lungs).

A physicist is no more likely than a sociologist to know what human emissions will be 50 years from now — if a slight warming would be beneficial or harmful to humans or the natural world; if forcings and feedbacks will partly or completely offset the theoretical warming; if natural variability will exceed any discernible human effect; if secondary effects on weather will lead to more extreme or more mild weather events; if efforts to reduce emissions will be successful; who should reduce emissions, by what amounts, or when; and whether the costs of attempting to reduce emissions will exceed the benefits by an amount so large as to render the effort counterproductive.

As opposed to comprehension of rudimentary scientific facts, knowledge acquired via graduate - level training and publishing in climate science does appear to increase the likelihood of viewing global warming as real, human caused, and harmful, if other factors are held constanAs opposed to comprehension of rudimentary scientific facts, knowledge acquired via graduate - level training and publishing in climate science does appear to increase the likelihood of viewing global warming as real, human caused, and harmful, if other factors are held constanas real, human caused, and harmful, if other factors are held constant.

The fight has evolved from clashing over human actions and whether they are warming the planet to portraying the consequences of warming as harmful, insignificant or even beneficial.

The world's oceans act as a huge sponge for the carbon dioxide released into the atmosphere by human activities, but all of that extra CO2 increases the acidity in the waters, which can be harmful to the organisms that call the sea home.