What are the ramifications of improper electronic recycling, when analyzing the example of a single desktop computer?
A) One computer contains more than 700 chemicals that can be toxic to the environment.
B) Computers in landfills can leak these toxic chemicals into our land, water, and air.
C) Computers contain high levels of mercury, lead, and cadmium-harmful toxins.
D) All of these are correct.
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