Persistent Organic Pollutants International Treaty
In 2001 the United Nation’s Stockholm Convention targeted persistent organic pollutants (POPs) chemicals for elimination on an international level, starting with an initial list of 12 POPs, such as PCBs. The Treaty also targeted technologies and practices that yield unwanted byproduct POPs, such as incineration and prohibited the manufacture of new chemicals with POPs characteristics. The Treaty was legally binding as of 2004.
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POPs Treaty Guide
This 2002 guide by Greenpeace International, titled Stockholm Convention on POPs: A Guide & Analysis to Assist Countries with Implementation, provides a thorough description of the treaty. [Download]
POPs Health Threats
This World Health Organization report, titled Health Risks of Persistent Organic Pollutants from Long-Range Transboundary Air Pollution, describes the health hazards of 13 POPs.
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