Monitoring toxic chemicals in coastal waters to protect wildlife
Tuesday, April 26, 2016 - 07:30
in Earth & Climate
More investment is needed to develop better analytical tests to measure, and therefore help control, the amount of toxic chemicals called organotins that enter the environment, according to a review published in Trends in Environmental Analytical Chemistry. The authors of the review found that tough regulations have inspired the development of new technologies to monitor organotins. However, they further work is needed to meet international targets.