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A Glowing Picture: The Environmental Dangers in Washington, D.C.
1997
Are you aware of the dangers of hazardous wastes? What kind of waste is hazardous, anyway? A definition of a hazardous waste is provided along with definitions and examples of the different types: ignitable, corrosive, and toxic wastes. A list of household hazards, their contents and effects on people is also included, as well as the dangers of lead exposure.