Chemicals and Waste
Definition(s)
The capacity of a substance to remain chemically stable. This is an important factor in estimating the environmental effects of substances discharged into the environment. Certain toxic substances (e.g., cyanides) have a low persistence, whereas other less immediately toxic substances (e.g., many organochlorines) have a high persistence and may therefore produce more serious effects. (Source: GEMET/ALL)
Hierarchy
Broader: Environmental fate
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persistance
Russian
стойкость
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persistencia
Arabic
مقاومة التحلل
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Multilateral environment agreements tagged with Persistence
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Stockholm Convention | 2 decisions1 document |
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World Heritage Convention | 4 decisions |