Rapid population growth and the resultant pollution of freshwater sources are expected to
create water stress conditions on the world in the near future. Adsorption technique is a …

Abstract Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) have become a very serious issue for the
environment because of their toxicity, resistance to conventional degradation mechanisms …

Background: The current production and use of chlorinated paraffins (CPs) at> 1 million
tons/y likely exceeds the lifetime production of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs). These …

The development of agroecosystems that can provide multiple ecosystem services with a
reduced need of external inputs, requires management practices that foster ecological …

Environmental (and occupational) exposure to neurotoxic substances is a worldwide
problem that can affect children's neurodevelopment (ND). In Latin American and Caribbean …

Scientific investigations on levels of Organochlorine Pesticide (OCP) residues in plants
largely consider the edible parts (crops, vegetables, and fruit plants). Though the non-edible …

The aim of the present study was to assess infant safety associated with the occurrence of
endocrine-disrupting organochlorine pesticides (OCP) in breast milk. Moreover, the …

The social dimension of sustainable diets, which addresses the impacts of food value chains
on people, animals and communities, is under-represented in the food systems field. We …

The anthropogenic activities in karst aquifer increase the vulnerability for groundwater
pollution by organochlorine pesticides (OCP). Recent research have been published about …

In agricultural activities, pest control is essential, and the most effective method is the use of
chemical agents that also represent an important source of exposure to potentially toxic …