I'm doing a project on persistent pollutants and brominated flame retardants in particular. Can you suggest some good sites to look at for the effect on the ecosystem? I need to identify the source of, the effects on our environment, effects on a particular food chain and future effects. Thank you.

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I'm doing a project on persistent pollutants and brominated flame retardants in particular.  Can you suggest some good sites to look at for the effect on the ecosystem?  I need to identify the source of, the effects on our environment, effects on a particular food chain and future effects.  Thank you.

Ms. Sue · Answer

These sites may help you.

http://www.ehponline.org/members/2003/6559/6559.html

http://www.mindfully.org/Plastic/PBDE-Polybrominated-Diphenyl-Ether.htm

For more information, Google brominated flame retardant or brominated flame retardant environment