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Author NATO Advanced Research Workshop on the Fate of Persistent Organic Pollutants in the Environment (2007 : Istanbul, Turkey)

Title The fate of persistent organic pollutants in the environment / edited by Ebru Mehmetli and Bogdana Koumanova
Published Dordrecht, the Netherlands : Springer, ©2008

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Description 1 online resource (xvii, 473 pages) : illustrations, maps
Series NATO science for peace and security series. Series C, Environmental security
NATO science for peace and security series. Series C, Environmental security.
Contents Note continued: Effect of Catastrophic Floods on the Spatial Distribution and Vertical Migration of PAHs in Soil of Flooded Areas / S. Stefaniak / K.J. Koszuta / I. Twardowska -- Spatial and Temporal Trends of Global, Regional, and Local POPs Distribution / I. Holoubek / J. Klanova -- Halogenated Flame Retardants as Sources for POPs in the Environment / M. Bahadir -- Distribution of POPs in Aquatic Ecosystems and Processes for Their Removal / B. Koumanova -- Variations of Organochlorine Contaminants in Antarctica / V. Bogillo / M. Bazylevska -- Dioxin Characterisation, Formation, and Minimisation / M. Al-Alawi -- Occurrence, Fate, and Behavior of Brominated Flame Retardants in Ebro River Basin (Spain) / E. Eljarrat / D. Barcelo -- Milk Contamination from Dioxins in Italy: Source Identification and Intervention Strategies / A. De Benedictis / G. Diletti / R. Ceci / A. Conte / G. Migliorati / G. Scortichini -- Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) and Air-Soil Exchange: Case Studies for DDTs / R.M. Staebler / S.N. Meijer / K.C. Jones / T.F. Bidleman / P.B. Kurt-Karakus -- Partitioning and Exchange of Organochlorine Contaminants between Abiotic Compartments in Antarctica / V. Bogillo / M. Bazylevska -- pt. IV Remediation Methods -- Remediation of Contaminated Soils and Water with Organic Chemicals by Means of Natural, Anionic and Organic Clays / J. Cornejo / R. Celis -- Role of Natural Organic Matter (Humic Substances) on Adsorption of Pesticides Possessing Endocrine Disruptor Activity / E. Loffredo / N. Senesi -- pt. V Health Effects -- PCB-Contaminated Areas in Kazakhstan and Analysis of PCB Impact on Human Health Experience / M. Ishankulov -- Impact of POPs on the Republic of Moldova Environment and Public Health / N. Opopol
Note continued: Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) at Nanotechnology and Their Impact on People Health / V. Fomenko / N. Kirillova / G. Kharlamova / O. Kharlamov -- Preliminary Assessment of Situation Related to Dioxins and Furans Releases in Kazakhstan / M. Ishankulov -- pt. VI Advances in the Measurement of POPs -- Determination of Polybrominated Diphenyl Ethers (PBDEs) as Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) in Polish Food Using Semipermeable Membranes (SPMs) / M. Wegiel / A. Grochowalski / D. Wojtalewicz
Summary Persistent organic pollutants (POPs) are organic compounds of natural or anthropogenic origin that resist photolytic, chemical and biological degradation. They are characterized by low water solubility and high lipid solubility, resulting in bioaccumulation in fatty tissues of living organisms. These properties of unusual high persistence and semi-volatility, coupled with other characteristics, have resulted in the presence of POPs all over the world, even in regions where they have never been used. With the evidence of long-range transport of these substances to regions, the international community has now, at several occasions called for urgent global actions to reduce and eliminate releases of these chemicals. Many countries have already banned or severely restricted the production and use of the twelve POPs in recent decades. Yet they remain a serious problem around the world. Because these chemicals have the ability to travel long distances from their original sources, relying on national-level action alone is ultimately a futile effort. This book employs a science-based approach to identify and take action against POPs, and additionally, provides access to technical information on POPs. The book will be an overview of the existing POP monitoring activities and programs
Notes "Proceedings of the NATO Advanced Research Workshop on the Fate of Persistent Organic Pollutants in the Environment, Istanbul, Turkey, 25-27 April 2007"--Page iv
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index
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Subject Persistent pollutants -- Environmental aspects -- Congresses
Organic compounds -- Environmental aspects -- Congresses
Pollutants.
Organic compounds.
Environmental monitoring.
Environmental Pollutants
Organic Chemicals
Environmental Monitoring
pollutants.
organic compounds.
TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING -- Environmental -- Pollution Control.
Organic compounds -- Environmental aspects.
Environmental pollutants.
Organic Chemicals.
Environmental monitoring.
Persistent pollutants -- Environmental aspects.
Environnement.
Sciences de la terre.
Pollutants
Organic compounds
Environmental monitoring
Organic compounds -- Environmental aspects
Persistent pollutants -- Environmental aspects
Genre/Form proceedings (reports)
Conference papers and proceedings
Conference papers and proceedings.
Actes de congrès.
Form Electronic book
Author Mehmetli, Ebru.
Koumanova, Bogdana.
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