PCBs - a forgotten legacy? - UNEP - UN Environment Programme
Dec 4, 2024 · What are PCBs?PCBs, or polychlorinated biphenyls, are a group of POPs, toxic, man-made, hazardous organic chemicals that have dangerous effects on the environment and our …
Toward elimination of PCBs | UNEP - UN Environment Programme
Mar 4, 2025 · Open the PCB dashboard in a separate tab Cost-efficiency analysis One of the challenges in the phase-out of PCB equipment is the cost associated with the replacement of the existing PCB …
PCB Elimination Network | UNEP - UN Environment Programme
Feb 13, 2024 · The PCB Elimination Network (PEN) is a multi-stakeholder mechanism that promotes and encourages the environmentally sound management of PCBs with a view to attaining the 2025 …
UNEP and GEF at the 2025 BRS COPs
May 9, 2025 · A new approach to PCB elimination – how can energy investments play a crucial role in achieving faster, more effective PCB elimination? Cleaning up PCBs and other chemicals – …
Persistent Organic Pollutants | Global Environment Facility
The PEN develops and implements awareness-raising strategies to put PCB elimination back on the international agenda. Sound management of DDT and PCBs The project "Demonstration of Non …
Primary biliary cholangitis - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Primary biliary cholangitis is an autoimmune disease in which the bile ducts are inflamed and slowly destroyed. It previously was called primary biliary cirrhosis. Bile is a fluid made in the liver. It helps …
Polychlorinated Biphenyls - A Forgotten Legacy? - UNEP
Sep 12, 2017 · PCB, or polychlorinated biphenyls, are chemicals that have dangerous effects on the environment and human health. PCB have been used in many industrial applications such as …
Pneumococcal 21-valent conjugate vaccine (intramuscular route)
Sep 1, 2025 · Description Pneumococcal 21-valent conjugate vaccine is an active immunizing agent used to prevent infection caused by certain types of pneumococcal bacteria (Streptococcus …
Primary biliary cholangitis - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic
Primary biliary cholangitis is a type of liver disease that damages the bile ducts. Early recognition and treatment may help prevent complications.
Flame Retardants | UNEP - UN Environment Programme
Aug 14, 2024 · What are Flame Retardants?Flame Retardants are any chemicals added to manufactured materials such as plastics, textiles and surface coatings, to inhibit, suppress, or delay …