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What distinguishes present-day man from the other animals on this planet is his ability, by the use of his intellect, to manipulate and alter his environment on a large scale to suit his immediate and short-term future needs. These manipulations are often done to satisfy short-term goals with inadequate thought given to possible long-term consequences.
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Keller, A.Z., Wilson, H.C. (1992). Causes and Consequences of Toxic Incidents. In: Hazards to Drinking Water Supplies. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4471-3187-8_3
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