The Impacts of Cadmium on the Environment

Number of Pages 10

10 pages and 32 sources used. This paper provides an overview of the impacts of cadmium on the environment. This paper relates the view that cadmium, though it is a naturally occurring element, has a distinct impact when human exposure occurs. Cadmium, which is a heavy metal like lead or mercury, has been utilized in electronics manufacturing and has become present in excessive amounts in the soil, water and air. As a result, cadmium contamination and its impact on humans has been studied. The negative impacts of cadmium exposure may include cancer and reproductive problems, among others. This paper provides a comprehensive overview of the impacts.


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