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Marine Litter in Nordic waters
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This study characterized the chemical composition of tire wear particles and their leachates in stormwater runoff, identifying dozens of organic compounds including vulcanization chemicals and antioxidant transformation products. Several identified compounds were flagged as priority environmental concerns based on their detected concentrations and known aquatic toxicity, supporting regulatory attention to tire wear as a non-point pollution source.
Nordic co-operationNordic co-operation is one of the world's most extensive forms of regional collaboration, involving Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden, and the Faroe Islands, Greenland, and land.Nordic co-operation has firm traditions in politics, the economy, and culture.It plays an important role in European and international collaboration, and aims at creating a strong Nordic community in a strong Europe.Nordic co-operation seeks to safeguard Nordic and regional interests and principles in the global community.Common Nordic values help the region solidify its position as one of the world's most innovative and competitive.
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