Cadmium is a kind of metal, which is naturally found as a compound with other elements. There are many uses of cadmium, such as batteries, cigarette smoke, pigments, metal coatings, plastics, and appears a lot in industrial waste. The consequences of using cadmium are quite dangerous when it comes to the health of humans and the environment. It contaminates the earth's waters, air, and soil; so it basically can be found almost everywhere on earth. …showed first 75 words of 524 total…

…showed last 75 words of 524 total…the course of nature. Too many deer may have drank the contaminated water and have died off leaving the wolves with less to eat which may cause the wolves to starve to death. An imbalance in nature is a dangerous occurrence for animals and humans. Reference List: Cadmium effects in Australia http://kin.net.au/goble/Acta/articles/regional/brukunga/cadmium.htm FAQ on Cadmium on human health http://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/tfacts5.html