What role do persistent organic pollutants (POPs) play in the context of climate change?
Persistent organic pollutants (POPs) are chemicals that persist in the environment, bioaccumulate through the food web, and pose risks to human health and the environment. Climate change can enhance the mobility of POPs, leading to their redistribution globally. Melting polar ice, for example, releases previously trapped POPs, which can then enter marine food chains.
