Local sources versus long-range transport of organic contaminants in the Arctic: future developments related to climate change

Climate change leads to releases of persistent organic pollutants and chemicals of emerging concern as glaciers melt and permafrost thaws. Increased human activity in the Arctic may enhance local emissions of potentially problematic chemicals.

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