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Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) and Polychlorinated Terphenyls (PCTs)...
The PCBs are chlorinated hydrocarbons that are manufactured commercially by the progressive chlorination of biphenyl in the presence of a suitable catalyst (e.g., iron... -
Isophorone Health and Safety Guide - Health and Safety Guide 91
Isophorone is a colourless liquid. Its odour has been described as similar to those of peppermint and camphor. It is soluble in water and is miscible in all proportions with... -
The Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill: The World's Largest Accidental Offshore Oil...
The Gulf of Mexico, which covers about 1 554 000 km2 , is the world's ninth-largest body of water and has been called the "Mediterranean of the Americas." More than 60 per cent... -
The Current State of International Environmental Law in Latin America and...
This document has been prepared on the basis of the study entitled "The Current State of International Environmental Law in Latin America and the Caribbean", prepared in... -
Waste Discharge into the Marine Environment: Principles and Guidelines for...
The present volume provides principles and guidelines for the issuance of permits by national authorities for the discharge of certain types of waste and other matter into the... -
Neglected: Environmental Justice Impacts of Marine Litter and Plastic Pollution
Public understanding of plastic pollution has risen consid¬erably in the last couple of years. Far less understood is the broader context in which this pollution exists, and of... -
Childhood Exposure to Environmental Lead - MARC Report Number 34
Considerable attention has been given to evaluating the significance of environmental pollution by lead. It has long been known that lead in sufficient quantities is a... -
Hygienic and Toxicological Criteria of Harmfulness in Evaluating Hazards of...
This book is intended for toxicologists, hygienists and all those responsible for evaluation and control of harmful effects of chemicals to human health and Urn environment. It... -
The Evaluation of the Hazards of Harmful Substances Carried by Ships -...
In 1969 the Assembly of the International. Maritime Organization (IMO) decided to convene an International Conference for the purpose of preparing a suitable international... -
Phosgene Health and Safety Guide - Health and Safety Guide 106
This is a companion volume to Environmental Health Criteria 193: Phosgene. Phosgene is a colourless gas at room temperature and standard pressure. It has a suffocating odour... -
PCB Management Guidance: Maintenance, Handling, Transport and Interim...
The purpose of this PCB Management Guidance is to support stakeholders engaged in the maintenance, handling, transport and interim storage of liquids containing PCB and... -
Environmental Guidelines for Handling Treatment and Disposal of Hazardous...
Concern regarding the handling, treatment and disposal of hazardous wastes is growing, as is the need to develop appropriate hazardous waste management strategies. Questions are... -
Guidance for Identifying Populations at Risk from Mercury Exposure
This “Guidance for Identifying Populations at Risk from Mercury Exposure” is intended to inform countries concerned about the potential health impacts of mercury pollution and,... -
Toxicology in the Classroom - Teacher's Edition
The project aims to raise awareness among young students about potential side effects of chemicals and help to reduce careless use and handling of pesticides and other... -
Guidelines for Assessing Industrial Environmental Impact and Environmental...
This Supplementary Volume to the "Guidelines for Assessing Industrial Environmental Impact and Environmental Criteria for the Siting of Industry" gives a compilation of... -
Manuel judiciaire de droit de l'environnement
Basé sur la publication intitulée "UNEP Judicial Handbook on Environmental Law", ce Manuel a pour but de permettre aux juges nationaux de tous les types de tribunaux des... -
Manual for HNS Training. MERRAC Technical Report No. 8
This Manual deals with incidents involving Hazardous and Noxious Substances (HNS) and acts as a training course to provide participating trainees with sufficient knowledge on;... -
Hazardous & Noxious Substances (HNS) Response Operation Guideline
This regional guideline aims to give general recommendations and provide information needed for proper decision making when responding to accidents in the marine environment... -
Convention for Co-operation in the Protection and Development of the Marine...
In accordance with resolution 2997 (XXVII) of the United Nations General Assembly, UNEP was established "as a focal point for environmental action and co-ordination within the... -
The Strategic Approach to International Chemicals Management (SAICM) - [Factsheet]
The Strategic Approach To International Chemicals Management (SAICM) mandate expires in 2020, long before we will reach the target of minimizing the health and environmental...