The difference between "toxins" and "toxicants"

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The difference between “toxins” and “toxicants”

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Advocacy, Legislation, Lifecycle, Material, Microplastics, Plastic Pollution, Pollutants, Solutions, Toxic Chemicals, Waste

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Activists, Educators, NGO Professionals, Policy Makers, Researchers, Scientists, Students, Teachers

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Article

Dr. Max Liboiron explains the important difference between the words “toxins” and “toxicants,” shedding important light on the language of discussions, research, advocacy, journalism, and policy.

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