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A wide range of models have been used to support policies established by public institutions dedicated to environmental protection, e.g., to estimate the time of residence and the final destiny of several chemical compounds emitted into the environment as by-products of technological processes. Environmental modeling has helped to predict the negative impacts of toxic substances on human health and on ecosystems in general, as well as the benefits and costs of alternative treatments. It has contributed to the development of strategies and legislations for environmental protection. Ongoing research dedicated to modeling and simulation of environmental problems is an obvious necessity, particularly in developing countries where environmental problems lack an adequate and rigorous understanding.
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