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Phosphorous runoff from industry can get into waterways and create toxic algal blooms. These blooms have been linked to higher occurrences of paralytic shellfish poisoning in humans, which can lead to death.
Glyphosate is an herbicide that is often used on crops throughout the United States. In areas where GM crops resistant to glyphosate are planted, the pesticide is often overused and laid out using a cascade spray. This can get into water and cause reproductive issues and kidney failure.