Reducing emissions of persistent organic pollutants


Description

Measures to anticipate, prevent and minimize emissions of persistent organic pollutants contribute to the protection of the environment and human health.

Context

The predominant sources of air pollution contributing to the accumulation of persistent organic pollutants are the use of certain pesticides, the manufacture and use of certain chemicals, and the unintentional formation of certain substances in waste incineration, combustion, metal production and mobile sources. Techniques and management practices are available to reduce emissions of persistent organic pollutants into the air.


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