| Author (Corporate) | United Kingdom: Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs |
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| Series Title | News Release |
| Series Details | No.197/05 (05.05.05) |
| Publication Date | 05/05/2005 |
| Content Type | News |
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The first Conference of the Parties to the Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) took place in Punta del Este, Uruguay, on 2-6 May 2005. Persistent organic pollutants (POPs) are chemical substances that persist in the environment, bioaccumulate through the food web, and pose a risk of causing adverse effects to human health and the environment. |
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| Source Link | Link to Main Source http://www.defra.gov.uk/news/2005/050505a.htm |
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| Subject Categories | Business and Industry, Environment |
| Countries / Regions | Europe |
