Persistent organic pollutants /

Persistent organic pollutants (POPs) are organic compounds that remain intact in the environment for long periods, become widely distributed geographically, accumulate in the fatty tissue of living organisms and are toxic to humans and wildlife. The Stockholm Convention on POPs is a global treaty to...

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Other Authors:	Harrad, Stuart, 1962-
Format:	eBook
Language:	English
Published:	Chichester, U.K. : Wiley, 2010.
Series:	Wiley online library.
Subjects:	Organic Chemicals > adverse effects. Flame Retardants > toxicity. Fireproofing agents > Environmental aspects. Fireproofing agents > Toxicology. Organohalogen compounds > Environmental aspects. Organohalogen compounds > Toxicology. Persistent pollutants > Bioaccumulation. Persistent pollutants > Environmental aspects. MEDICAL > Toxicology. Electronic books.
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