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DDT has been proven to be extremely harmful to the environment.
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However, when intentions were ill-defined or assumed (sometimes based on hegemonic, often Christian, power dynamics), conversations about religious differences devolved from uncomfortable to hostile and even harmful.
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Matthew Mayhew, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Along with the swamp eels, scientists in the USGS Wetland and Aquatic Research Center have been most concerned about the spread of Cuban tree frogs, which secrete noxious chemicals that are harmful to humans, and alligatorweed, which clogs waterways that can impact infrastructure.
—Wesley Bruer, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2025
Anti-Inflammatory and Antioxidant Properties Whole turmeric contains antioxidant compounds that fight inflammation and neutralize harmful molecules known as free radicals.
—Lindsay Curtis, Verywell Health, 8 Sep. 2025
These perform well at low to medium heat, but begin to degrade around 500 °F, potentially releasing harmful fumes that can pose health risks.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 8 Sep. 2025
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Matthew Mayhew, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Along with the swamp eels, scientists in the USGS Wetland and Aquatic Research Center have been most concerned about the spread of Cuban tree frogs, which secrete noxious chemicals that are harmful to humans, and alligatorweed, which clogs waterways that can impact infrastructure.
—Wesley Bruer, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2025
Anti-Inflammatory and Antioxidant Properties Whole turmeric contains antioxidant compounds that fight inflammation and neutralize harmful molecules known as free radicals.
—Lindsay Curtis, Verywell Health, 8 Sep. 2025
These perform well at low to medium heat, but begin to degrade around 500 °F, potentially releasing harmful fumes that can pose health risks.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 8 Sep. 2025
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“Harmful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/harmful. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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