Elevated PCB Contamination of Coastal Plants Near Polynyas in the High Arctic

France, Robert

doi:10.1007/s001289900446

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“…The first to appear were the PCBs, an important group of contaminants that were dispersed in the environment due to a strong industrial use between 1929 and 1977 [22]. Despite the fact that their use was banned in North America in the late 70’s, environmental problems resulting from their presence are still relevant due to their persistence in the environment, their toxic properties and their bioamplification along trophic food webs even as far as in polar systems [23-25]. Polybrominated compounds have in many cases replaced polychlorinated compounds and have also begun to appear in Arctic and Antarctic environments [26,27], even in polar bears [28], and some of them are now regulated.…”

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A review of what is an emerging contaminant

Sauvé

Desrosiers

2014

Chemistry Central Journal

548

203

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A review is presented of how one defines emerging contaminants and what can be included in that group of contaminants which is preferably termed “contaminants of emerging concern”. An historical perspective is given on the evolution of the issues surrounding emerging contaminants and how environmental scientists have tackled this issue. This begins with global lead contamination from the Romans two millennia ago, moves on to arsenic-based and DDT issues and more recently to pharmaceuticals, cyanotoxins, personal care products, nanoparticles, flame retardants, etc. Contaminants of emerging concern will remain a moving target as new chemical compounds are continuously being produced and science continuously improves its understanding of current and past contaminants.

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