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The global burden of Tumors of the Central Nervous System has increased in the past 25 years. Their prognosis is usually poor, and the less aggressive tumors can lead to severe cognitive and physical disabilities. The etiopathogenesis of CNS tumors is still largely unknown. Genetic factors and ionizing radiation are currently the only well-established risk factors for brain tumors. Several compounds present in the environment have been studied as possible causative agents of CNS tumors, often with inconclusive results. In this review, we focus the attention on certain categories of environmental pollutants for