What Are the Effects of Pollutants on Ecosystem Health?
The effects of pollutants on ecosystem health can be wide-ranging and severe. Toxic substances can lead to the bioaccumulation of chemicals in individual organisms, potentially causing disease or death. At the population level, this can result in reduced biodiversity, altered species composition, and disrupted reproductive and growth patterns. These changes can impair ecosystem services such as pollination, water purification, and carbon sequestration, ultimately affecting human health and livelihoods.
