Conference paper
Persistent, Bioaccumulative, and Toxic Compounds in Central and Eastern Europe – Hot spots
Ivan Holoubek
Anton Kočan
Irena Holoubkova
Klara Hilscherova
Jiri Kohoutek
Jerzy Falandysz
Ott Roots
Abstract
The sources and environmental levels of the PBTs in the countries of Central and Eastern Europe are broadly described. Most of the countries in the region produce and/or formulate pesticides. The pesticide registration is a primary requirement for import, production and distribution. The special attention must be given to unwanted pesticides. The problem of unwanted and expired pesticides pose the greatest danger to the natural environment and people which is brought about by the use of chemicals in agriculture in CEE countries. Countries still have not solve the problem of safety storage for PBTs and other chemicals classified as poisons and they have no special sites or facilities for destruction of these chemicals. This region has very specific problems of environmental pollution, which are the results of the recent wars. Destruction of industrial facilities and spilling of chemicals have the worst effect for the environment (Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Serbia and Montenegro).
Keywords
environmental pollution; organochlorine pesticides; PCBs; POPs; transboundary pollution
Hrčak ID:
538
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Publication date:
27.4.2001.
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