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Contents below:

   · Asbestos

     · Lead

       · Mercury

         · Pesticides

Subpages:

     · e-waste

       · Plastics

         · Textiles, apparel, clothing & fashion

Also see:

     · Nitrogen & phosphorous aquatic pollution can be found at Dead zones, eutrophication, hypoxia & nutrient overload

Asbestos

Asbestos.com

     · Asbestos exposure

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       mesothelioma and asbestos exposure with reliable information, world-class treatment, legal services,

       and so much more.”

Lead

Lead @ WHO

Lead campaign @ PCFV

Mercury

UN Minamata Convention on Mercury

Pesticides

Pesticide Action Network

     International

     Europe

     North America

National Pesticide Information Center (NPIC) [USA]

Pesticide Info database

Pesticide National Synthesis Project [USA]

This page provides information on particular contaminants, pollutants and other materials.

For general information on toxic substances, pesticides & CWM (chemicals & waste management), start at:

Hazardous materials, toxics, pollution, wastes, trade & flows