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Mercury and toxic cocktails affect the Arctic ecosystems, wildlife and human health – How to take action?
Tackling mercury pollution is a priority for the Arctic Contaminants Action Program Working Group. Why is it an issue in the Arctic?
23 Oct 2020
arctic-council.org
Significant economic and environmental gains can be achieved by applying Best Available Technology in the oil sector in the Arctic
The Arctic Council’s Arctic Contaminant Action Program (ACAP) has completed a study on flaring of associated petroleum gas in the Russian Arctic. The report shows that si...
25 Jun 2020
arctic-council.org
5 Facts About Dioxins, One of the Most Toxic Compounds on Earth
Dioxins are extremely toxic and can interfere with hormones and cause numerous serious health problems. Unfortunately, all humans are exposed to them at varying levels. T...
15 May 2020
arctic-council.org
Arctic Council working groups complete documents for Ministerial
Last week three of the Arctic Council working groups held their last meetings before the Ministerial Meeting in Kiruna in May.
20 Feb 2013
arctic-council.org
ACAP Working Group Met in Copenhagen
The Arctic Contaminants Action Program working group (ACAP) met in Danish Environment Protection Agency premises in Copenhagen 13-14 September. The meeting was led by Jaa...
26 Sep 2012
arctic-council.org
Finnish Chairmanship of ACAP
The Arctic Contaminants Action Program (ACAP) working group made the transition from Russian to Finnish Chairmanship following the SAO meeting in Stockholm at the end of ...
08 May 2012
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New Arctic Contaminants Project
Industrial development of the Arctic has been accompanied by waste accumulation, especially in the vicinity of indigenous villages. This represents a growing threat to sa...
23 Nov 2011
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