Persistent organic pollutants (POPs) are among the most dangerous pollutants released in the environment. These highly toxic organic compounds include pesticides, industrial chemicals, such as heat-resistant...
Six of the 12 persistent organic pollutants (POPs) designated by the Stockholm Convention are used against termites - aldrin, chlordane, dieldrin, endrin, heptachlor, and mirex. The Global Environment...
The Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants requires that countries develop and implement a National Implementation Plan (NIP) that describes how they will meet their obligations under the...
Across Africa, at least 50,000 tons of obsolete pesticides have accumulated. These hazardous pesticides are contaminating soil, water, air, and food sources. They pose serious health threats to rural as...
Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), a class of synthetic organic chemicals, are found worldwide in air, water, soil, food-and the fatty tissues of humans and animals. As the interim financial mechanism for...
Nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) have an important role to play in helping civil society better understand POPs, POPs sources, the extent of harm that POPs can cause, and the kinds of measures needed...