The presence of numerous emerging organic contaminants (EOCs) and remobilization of
legacy persistent organic pollutants (POPs) in polar regions have become significant …

Persistent organic pollutants (POPs) are widely distributed toxic contaminants that pose a
risk to both human and wildlife. They are persistent toxic compounds and can bio magnify …

Chlorinated and brominated polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (ClPAHs and BrPAHs;
XPAHs) are carcinogenic organic pollutants which are mainly produced and emitted from …

Due to their low temperatures, the Arctic, Antarctic and Tibetan Plateau are known as the
three polar regions of the Earth. As the most remote regions of the globe, the occurrence of …

Concentrations of 9 organophosphate esters (OPEs), 16 perfluoroalkylated substances
(PFASs) and 17 polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) were investigated in surface snow …

Many legacy and emerging persistent organic pollutants (POPs) have been reported in polar
regions, and act as sentinels of global pollution. Maritime Antarctica is recipient of abundant …

This article presents a review of information related to the influence of potential permafrost
degradation on the environmental fate of chemical species which are released and stored …

Since the first explorers reached Antarctica, their activities have quickly impacted both land
and sea and thus, together with the long-range transport, hazardous chemicals began to …

Halogenated polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons are carcinogenic and ubiquitous
environmental organic pollutants. The abundance and sources of these compounds have …

The Antarctic continent is among the most pristine regions; yet various organic contaminants
have been measured there routinely. Air and snow samples were collected during the …