Formation, degradation and migration of a yet unidentified POP source

澳大利亚最近批准了《斯德哥尔摩公约》，目标是在全球减少和消除持久性有机污染物。然而，在了解澳大利亚和亚热带/热带环境中持久性有机污染物的来源和途径方面存在着重大差距。先前的研究表明，澳大利亚沿海地区受到了广泛的持久性有机污染物污染，生物群暴露于高浓度的持久性有机污染物。本研究将评估持久性有机污染物的形成、降解和迁移，及其对澳大利亚过去、现在和未来排放的重要性。研究结果将有助于确定污染源，确定消除污染源的优先顺序，并预防接触，最终保护澳大利亚的环境和人类健康。

Australia has recently ratified the Stockholm Convention, targeting persistent organic pollutants (POPs) for global reduction and elimination. A significant gap exists, however, in understanding sources and pathways of POPs in Australia, and subtropical/tropical environments. Previous research has shown an extensive POP contamination in coastal Australia, and exposure of biota to elevated levels. The present study will evaluate the formation, degradation and migration of POPs, and their significance to Australia's past, present and future emissions. The outcomes will allow identification of sources, their prioritization for elimination and exposure prevention, and ultimately serve to protect the environment and human health in Australia.