Persistent Pollution – Past, Present and Future

Based on material presented at the 5th School of Environmental Research workshop, which focused on persistent organic pollutants (POPs), heavy metals and aerosols, this volume evaluates the present state of the environment and possible future trends.

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This book evolved from the 5th School of Environmental Research entitled
Persistent Pollution – Past, Present and Future", which has set a focus on Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs), heavy metals and aerosols. -
reconstruction of past changes based on the scientific analysis of natural archives such as ice cores and peat deposits,-
evaluation of the present environmental state by the integration of measurements and modelling and the establishment of cause-effect-patterns,-
assessment of possible environmental future scenarios including emission and climate change perspectives.