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World Service,18 May 2004,14 mins

Persistent Organic Pollutants

London Calling the Falklands Islands

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UN bans dangerous chemicals, grouped as 'persistent organic pollutants'. Richard Black describes the harm of these chemicals. Also on the programme: new wind energy technology and global warming concerns in Hollywood. Presenter: Deborah Vogel

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