Tutorial Review
Do Arctic local sources of pollution influence the exposure of ringed seals (Pusa hispida) analyzed in contaminant monitoring programs?
Contaminants have been monitored in Arctic ringed seals for decades and their exposure may be influenced by local sources of pollution.
Critical Review
On thin ice – a review of multi-level governance regarding Chemicals of Emerging Arctic Concern (CEAC)
Governance of CEAC in the Arctic spans global, regional, and national levels. Strengthening coordination across levels is key to addressing CEAC risks and protecting Arctic ecosystems.
Critical Review
Local sources versus long-range transport of organic contaminants in the Arctic: future developments related to climate change
Climate change leads to releases of persistent organic pollutants and chemicals of emerging concern as glaciers melt and permafrost thaws. Increased human activity in the Arctic may enhance local emissions of potentially problematic chemicals.
Critical Review
Ongoing legacy contamination from a military radar station in Iceland: a case study
The Dew line radar station at Heidarfjall in 1958 (https://www.radomes.org/museum/acwgrnland.php).
Paper
Impact of wildfires on the drinking water catchment for the capital area of Iceland – a case study
Climate change is leading to an increase in extreme weather events as drought causing wildfires in the Arctic, which can significantly affect both the quality and availability of drinking water.
Paper
Wet wipes in untreated wastewater are a source of litter pollution to the arctic marine environment – a case study on the loads of litter and microplastics in wastewater effluents in Greenland
Wastewater outlet in Sisimiut (photo by Jakob Strand). Flushed wet wipes in addition to other macrolitter items can be observed on the nearby rocks and on the seafloor.
Paper
Dioxins in the Arctic: local sources vs. long-range transport
This study revealed that dioxins released from wildfires in the Arctic have exceeded anthropogenic emissions from local and distant sources in the northern hemisphere since the late 2010s.
About this collection
This themed collection showcases the latest research in Environmental Science: Advances on the influence of local sources versus long-range transport of organic contaminants in the Arctic.
Guest Edited by Derek Muir, Cynthia de Wit, Roland Kallenborn and Katrin Vorkamp, this exciting collection features reviews, case studies and primary research which seek to improve our understanding of the effect of organic contaminants in the Arctic environment.