PFAS in the GCC: Towards environmental sustainability and public health protection

PFAS in the GCC: Towards environmental sustainability and public health protection

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) present a growing environmental and health concern globally. This study examines the state of PFAS research and management in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, including the United Arab Emirates, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain,...

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Main Authors:	Khaled Abass, Yusur Almusleh, Abdallah Shanableh, Lucy Semerjian
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	KeAi Communications Co., Ltd. 2024-12-01
Series:	Emerging Contaminants
Subjects:	Perfluoroalkyl substances GCC Environmental contamination Environmental sustainability Wastewater treatment plants Systematic review
Online Access:	http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2405665024000611
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