Science AMA Series: We are the Society of Environmental Toxicology and
Chemistry (SETAC): Ask us anything about environmental toxicology and
chemistry!
Abstract
The Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry (SETAC) is hosting
the 36th North America annual meeting this week and has asked experts
from across academia, government and industry to answer questions on a
wide array of environmental issues. We will have experts across a wide
range of environmental science topics, including neonicotinoids
(pesticides) and bees (pollinators), risk assessment, microplastics,
nanotechnology, personal care products and pharmaceuticals (in the
environment), endocrine disruptors, metals in the environment,
environmental disasters (such as oil spills), and many more. If you have
questions about chemicals or toxicants in the environment – we’ll try
to get you the best possible answers according to the latest science.
Please do note that we are asking members of the society who represent
researchers from a variety of disciplines and sectors; the answers are
not official SETAC positions. We encourage discussion and debate! Just
please keep it professional. For more information on SETAC see
http://www.setac.org Post your question and the organizers of the
conference will find someone to answer it as soon as possible. Answers
to questions will begin at 1PM EST (6 PM UTC, 10 AM PST) and continue
throughout the day until 9 PM EST (1AM UTC, 5 PM PST), with a few
breaks.