Abstract :
A number of persistent organic chemicals (POCs) are found across the landscape of the former Soviet Union. Most notable are
dioxins, dioxin-like compounds, DDT, and miscellaneous pesticides. These POCs have collected in the environment during recent
decades and today they represent a serious ecological danger. This paper describes the production, distribution, and potential
impacts of POCs on nature and human health.
Keywords :
Russia , DDT , dioxins , toxics , Organochlorine pesticides
