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How do POPs affect human health and the environment?
POPs adversely affect human health and the environment. They can be transported by wind and water, affecting people and wildlife far from where they are used and released. They are toxic chemicals that have harmful effects.
What are persistent organic pollutants (POPs)?
Persistent organic pollutants (POPs) are organic compounds that are resistant to degradation through chemical, biological, and photolytic processes. They are toxic chemicals that adversely affect human health and the environment around the world.
When and where was the Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants held?
The Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants was held in 2001, with the intention to discuss the effect of POPs on human and environmental health and to eliminate or severely restrict their production. The convention was an international gathering of the community.
What are some examples of POPs?
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Are POPs man-made or do they arise naturally?
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