Environmental Pollution 164
Overview of new articles on POPs in a new issue of the Environmental Pollution journal.
Coal-tar pavement sealants might substantially increase children's PAH exposures
Pages 40-41
E. Spencer Williams, Barbara J. Mahler, Peter C. Van Metre
Assessment of polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) in serum from the Korean general population
Pages 46-52
Jongchul Kim, Jung-Ho Kang, Hyokeun Park, Song-Yee Baek, Yang-Ho Kim, Yoon-Seok Chang
- We investigate the levels of PBDEs in the Korean general population. The concentrations of 27 PBDE congeners in 720 serum samples were measured. The relationship between concentration and various factors was examined. The daily exposure dose of PBDEs was estimated to explore the PBDEs' sources.
A multimedia fate model to evaluate the fate of PAHs in Songhua River, China
Pages 81-88
Ce Wang, Yujie Feng, Qingfang Sun, Shanshan Zhao, Peng Gao, Bai-Lian Li
- The model used was developed based on kinematic wave equation and level IV fugacity principle. The model was applied to describe the fate and transport of organic chemicals in natural river. The concentrations of PAHs in water column were satisfactorily simulated when compared with monitoring data. Temporal and spatial variability of PAHs concentration among multimedia environmental phases was illustrated.
Polychlorinated naphthalenes (PCNs) in sub-Arctic and Arctic marine mammals, 1986–2009
Pages 118-124
Anna Rotander, Bert van Bavel, Frank Rigét, Guðjón Atli Auðunsson, Anuschka Polder, Geir Wing Gabrielsen, Gísli Víkingsson, Bjarni Mikkelsen, Maria Dam
- PCN concentrations are described in a wide variety of marine mammal species. A large geographical area of the North Atlantic and Arctic areas is covered. Pooled blubber samples covering a time period of 23 years are evaluated. Species- and geographic-dependent PCN congener distribution is seen. A decrease in the PCN load is indicated in the studied areas in recent years.
Pages 219-226
Tore Nordstad, Børge Moe, Jan Ove Bustnes, Claus Bech, Olivier Chastel, Aurélie Goutte, Kjetil Sagerup, Colette Trouvé, Dorte Herzke, Geir Wing Gabrielsen
- Baseline corticosterone level is related to ∑PCB during the pre-breeding period. POP levels increase from pre-breeding to incubation and chick rearing. Corticosterone levels increase from pre-breeding to incubation and chick rearing. PCBs might affect the corticosterone level and allostatic load.
Pages 252-258
Tania Martellini, Martina Giannoni, Luciano Lepri, Athanasios Katsoyiannis, Alessandra Cincinelli
- Decline in the PAH levels in Tuscany as a result of strict environmental measures. Vehicle traffic emissions affect Florence PAH levels. Livorno is affected from traffic and harbor/tourism activities. BaPE cancer risk indices are 6-fold lower compared to 20 years ago.
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