may 17, 2004 - Entry into force of the Stockholm Convention 12 initial POPs
Description:
The Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants is a global treaty to protect human health and the environment from chemicals that remain intact in the environment for long periods, become widely distributed geographically, accumulate in the fatty tissue of humans and wildlife, and have harmful impacts on human health and on the environment.http://www.pops.int
Added to timeline:
Date:
may 17, 2004
Now
~ 21 years ago