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Main Title Long-Range Atmospheric Transport and Deposition of Anthropogenic Contaminants and Their Potential Effects on Terrestrial Ecosystems.
Author Moser, T. J. ; Barker, J. R. ; Tingey., D. T. ;
CORP Author Corvallis Environmental Research Lab., OR. ;ManTech Environmental Technology, Inc., Corvallis, OR.
Publisher 1991
Year Published 1991
Report Number EPA/600/D-91/208;
Stock Number PB91-233262
Additional Subjects Air pollution ; Toxic substances ; Terrestrial ecosystems ; Atmospheric diffusion ; Deposition ; Biological effects ; Air pollution effects(Plants) ; Environmental effects ; Pollution sources ; Global aspects ; Industrial wastes ; Organic compounds ; Pesticides ; Trace amounts ; Metals ; Bioaccumulation ;
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Abstract Through the processes of atmospheric transport and deposition, many anthropogenic contaminants such as industrial organics, pesticides, and trace metals have become widely distributed around the globe. Due to the phenomenon of long-range atmospheric transport, even the most remote areas of the plant are not out of range of contaminants emitted from distant anthropogenic sources. Many of these airborne contaminants are toxic and persistent, can bioaccumulate, and may remain biologically harmful for long periods of time. Although airborne contaminants are considered primarily a human health problem, there is increasing concern that they may have deleterious ecological consequences. When sensitive terrestrial plants and other biota experience chronic exposure to low concentrations of airborne toxic chemicals, sublethal effects may occur, with subsequent impacts on ecosystem structure and function.
Supplementary Notes Pub. in Biogeochemistry and Environmental Change: Global Impacts of Human Activity, 1991. Prepared in cooperation with ManTech Environmental Technology, Inc., Corvallis, OR.
NTIS Title Notes Book chapter.
Category Codes 68A; 55B; 57H; 57Y
NTIS Prices PC A03/MF A01
Primary Description 600/02
Document Type NT
Cataloging Source NTIS/MT
Control Number 129822209
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