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DDT has been proven to be extremely harmful to the environment.
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Ultimately, however, Kato said, the goal should not be to replace one plastic bead with a less harmful one.
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Travis Loller, Arkansas Online, 16 Feb. 2026
Keep an eye out for any legitimate potential problems, especially those involving money, but there’s no need to assume harmful intentions.
—Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 16 Feb. 2026
Synthetic fibers won’t break down in the compost bin, and dryer sheets and fabric softeners leave harmful residues behind.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 16 Feb. 2026
Sardines also contain omega-3s and other nutrients that support heart health and reduce harmful inflammation.
—Zia Sherrell, Health, 16 Feb. 2026
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Travis Loller, Arkansas Online, 16 Feb. 2026
Keep an eye out for any legitimate potential problems, especially those involving money, but there’s no need to assume harmful intentions.
—Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 16 Feb. 2026
Synthetic fibers won’t break down in the compost bin, and dryer sheets and fabric softeners leave harmful residues behind.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 16 Feb. 2026
Sardines also contain omega-3s and other nutrients that support heart health and reduce harmful inflammation.
—Zia Sherrell, Health, 16 Feb. 2026
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“Harmful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/harmful. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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