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Measurement of persistent organic pollutants: Recent progress profiled

Envirotec Magazine

By Gauthier Eppe Persistent organic pollutants (POPs) are toxic chemicals that pose a significant threat to human health and the environment. These chemicals have had unforeseen adverse effects, largely because of their non-biodegradability. link] [5] Persistent organic pollutants (POPs) and pesticides. 4] Phillis, M., “EPA

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12 good things that happened for the environment in 2019

AGreenLiving

Between rainforest fires and ocean pollution, much of the news is grim. Robots rejuvenating reefs As we learned in the classic yet highly disturbing film 2001, not all robots are trustworthy. For folks who read — and write — about sustainability, dire projections are revealed every day. However, 2019 also brought good news.