Dec 4, 2024 · What are PCBs?PCBs, or polychlorinated biphenyls, are a group of POPs, toxic, man-made, hazardous organic chemicals that have dangerous effects on the environment and our …

Mar 4, 2025 · Eliminating PCBs Story Map Because PCB disposal requires a thorough understanding of where and how much PCB there is, tools to gather, analyze, manage, and visualize spatial data are …

Feb 13, 2024 · PCB Elimination Network The PCB Elimination Network (PEN) is a multi-stakeholder mechanism that promotes and encourages the environmentally sound management of PCBs with a …

May 9, 2025 · Cleaning up PCBs and other chemicals – discussing the GEF's role in supporting global cleanup efforts, with an emphasis on funding and technical support. The panel will also feature …

Jun 2, 2025 · If you’ve been following the global conversation around plastic pollution, you’ve probably heard of microplastics. These small particles have turned up everywhere from the depths of the …

Apr 17, 1997 · This Guideline addresses the three classes of PCBs, PCTs and PBBs. PCBs represent by far the most significant group in terms of quantities originally produced, the volumes of waste …

The PCBs have been detected in atmospheric, marine, freshwater, groundwater, sediment, soil, food and biota samples, including human blood and milk. Electrical transformers, containing PCB oil, were …

Feb 13, 2024 · The Training Manual for Hazardous Waste Project Managers on Destruction and Decontamination Technologies for PCBs and Other POPs Wastes under the Basel Convention …

UNEP is a world leader in the global monitoring of Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs), with technical expertise in the management and elimination of hazardous substances like …

Sep 8, 2023 · PCBs can enter the environment in many ways, including improper disposal, leaks or spills from electrical equipment. In addition to harming wildlife and ecosystems, exposure to these …