pollutants

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In 2009, the Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants banned its use worldwide.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

Pollutants and pathogens can be carried on the surface of a particle, and the smaller a particle gets, the larger its surface area-to-volume ratio becomes.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 8, 2024

Björn Beeler, international coordinator for the International Pollutants Elimination Network, compared it to a large menu people haven’t ordered from yet.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 13, 2023

"Pollutants make you more allergic in general and this can trigger eczema, being an allergic individual predisposes you to developing eczema compared with a non-allergic person."

From Salon • Jun. 3, 2023

The International Pollutants Elimination Network, or IPEN, wants a treaty that restricts chemicals used to make plastic that are harmful to human health and the environment.

From Washington Times • May 29, 2023