Persistence and spatial range of environmental chemicals

Chemical risk assessment for the thousands of chemicals currently in use is a near-impossible task with the methodology used so far. This book provides the first coherent introduction to a new concept based on the criteria of persistence and spatial range. The concept makes chemical risk assessment manageable while still providing a meaningful evaluation of each chemical. Essential reading for everybody needing to stay in touch with the progress in scientific research on environmental chemicals or the current debate on chemicals regulation.