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The Challenge of Predicting Nonpoint Source Pollution
Evaluating the effect of agricultural practices on nonpoint source pollution is a key element of strategies to mitigate harmful environmental impacts. Keith Loague et al. discuss the challenge of modeling impacts using geographic information systems. / 130A

Dermal Exposure: The Missing Link
Dermal exposure can be the most significant exposure route for certain populations and pollutants. Valerie Zartarian and James Leckie explain its complexities and describe current assessment techniques. / 134A

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Evaluating Toxic Impact Assessment Methods
Various methods are available for assessing the human health impacts of chemical emissions. Edgard Hertwich and coauthors show that those methods that incorporate the most comprehensive approach to exposure assessment are the most effective. / 138A

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U. S. environmental industry at "critical juncture" Kyoto's "forest credit" plan Integrated approach to risk-based decisions New U. S. regulatory reform study "Isolated" wetlands threatened Concern about endocrine-disrupting chemicals Chemical industry to screen toxicity data News Briefs

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