Emerging Contaminants
Series produced by H2O Radio
"Emerging contaminants" are chemicals that are being detected in water resources and are suspected of posing environmental or public health risks. Of the over 84,000 chemicals in commercial use today, only nine are banned or regulated. The rest? They're in household products, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and toys. Because they're so pervasive they're turning up everywhere— from high alpine lakes, urban streams, and rural ponds—even in the middle of the ocean.
"Emerging contaminants" are chemicals that are being detected in water resources and are suspected of posing environmental or public health risks. Of the over 84,000 chemicals in commercial use today, only nine are banned or regulated. The rest? They're in household products, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and toys. Because they're so pervasive they're turning up everywhere— from high alpine lakes, urban streams, and rural ponds—even in the middle of the ocean.
3 Pieces
Bought by KGNU Community Radio and KMXT
- Added: Feb 25, 2019
- Length: 04:20
- Purchases: 2
Bought by KGNU Community Radio and KMXT
- Added: Feb 07, 2019
- Length: 04:30
- Purchases: 2
Bought by WAMC Northeast Public Radio and KGNU Community Radio
- Added: Sep 28, 2018
- Length: 05:06
- Purchases: 2
