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The Known Unknowns: Emerging Chemical Contaminants in the Puget Sound and Beyond

ResearchWorks at the University of Washington (University of Washington) 2009
Joel Baker

Summary

A presentation reviewed emerging chemical contaminants in Puget Sound including brominated flame retardants and microplastics, noting that risk assessments are severely limited by a lack of data on these relatively new pollutants. The talk highlighted gaps in knowledge that impede proper evaluation of environmental and health risks.

Baker will discuss the issue of emerging contaminants in Puget Sound, such as brominated flame retardants and microplastics. He will review the common features of the chemical classes studied, pointing out that risk assessment is limited by lack of information on these 'new' materials. He will also present several relevant studies.

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