stockholm convention on persistent organic pollutants
The Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) is an international treaty that aims to protect human health and the environment from highly toxic and long-lasting chemicals. It restricts the production, use, and release of certain substances, such as pesticides and industrial chemicals, known to have adverse effects on ecosystems and human health. Its goal is to eliminate or reduce the global production and presence of these pollutants.
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