thedailysheeple.com / BY Lily Dane / July 1, 2014
When most of us hear the word “arsenic”, we immediately think “poison” – and for good reason.
Arsenic is a naturally occurring semi-metal element widely distributed in the earth’s crust. It is found in rocks, soil, water, air, plants, and animals.
Natural activities such as volcanic action, erosion of rocks, and forest fires can release arsenic into the environment.
Unfortunately, it also comes from human activity:
Approximately 90 percent of industrial arsenic in the U.S. is currently used as a wood preservative, but arsenic is also used in paints, dyes, metals, drugs, soaps and semi-conductors. High arsenic levels can also come from certain fertilizers and animal feeding operations. Industry practices such as copper smelting, mining and coal burning also contribute to arsenic in our environment.
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