Environmental toxicology is a scientific discipline that focuses on studying the harmful effects of various chemicals and pollutants on the environment, including ecosystems.
To assess the impact of chemicals on ecosystems, environmental toxicologists conduct studies to determine the toxicity levels of different substances, evaluate how these chemicals move through the environment, and assess their effects on living organisms. They may use various techniques such as toxicity testing on different organisms, field studies to monitor pollutant levels in ecosystems, and modeling to predict the behavior of chemicals in the environment. By combining these approaches, environmental toxicology can help identify potential risks to ecosystems and inform decision-making to protect the environment.
