Publication - May 26, 2003
This report studies the role of the atmosphere as a transport medium for persistent organic pollutants - results of the rainwater project. Scientists analysed 50 samples of rainwater collected by Greenpeace across the Netherlands, with secondary sampling from Belgium and Germany.
Author: TNO/Greenpeace Netherlands
Executive summary: The report focuses on substance groups that include chemicals known or suspected of endocrine disrupting properties. Such chemicals, know as xeno-estrogens, have the ability to mimic hormones and harm reproduction and development.
Num. pages: 32
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