Toxics

The term "toxics" refers to substances in the environment that are potentially hazardous to humans and their ecosystems. A substance can be toxic in two ways. It either causes harm to humans or the environment easily (ie., is inherently toxic), or it is found in high levels or concentrations. The worst cases are when inherently toxic substances are found in large amounts.

This category includes:

• Reducing the Risk of Breast Cancer Project
  The Reducing the Risk of Breast Cancer project is a community-based look at the potential for environmental exposures to cause breast cancer. It is based in the Toronto community of South Riverdale and involves local participants who surveyed the scientific evidence and developed recommendations for reducing risk.  
• Pesticides
• Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs)
• Metals
• Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs)
• Endocrine Disruptors

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