Environmental Science:

You will need to write a 500-700 word summary about the toxic compound methyl alcohol. You will need to list at least three resources (resources are not included in word count) at the end of your post.

1. What is the name of your compound and what is its basic chemical nature/classification?

2. How does it get in the environment? Where in the environment is it typically found (ex. Streams, soil, plants, animals, etc.)? Who/what is responsible for polluting the environment with this compound?

3. Why is it toxic (who/what does it effect and how)?

4. Is there a method currently available to decontaminate or rid the environment of this compound? Is anyone/organization actively trying to remove it from the environment?

5. What are future outlooks associated with the compound?