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Nachrichten, Termine, Experten
Since the 90', Research had suggested that several chemical and natural compounds have the ability to disrupt the endocrine systems. Endocrine disruptor compounds encompass a variety of chemical, including anthropogenic substances such as detergent, pesticides, platicizers, natural and synthetic hormones, among many other substances.
The biological activity of pharmaceuticals compounds is high since they have been designed to act at low concentrations. Thus, found in the environment even at the low concentrations, they may produce deleterious effects to the aquatic organisms. Awareness of the potential hazards posed by endocrine disrupting and pharmaceuticals compounds has led to intensive research programs over the past 20 years. The performance of current water supply systems, urban drainage and wastewater treatment systems is suitable to solve conventional problems only. This workshop intends to review and discuss with leading international scientists, the status of knowledge regarding the risks, impacts and available or future technical solutions for the water sector.
Information on participating / attending:
Working language is English with simultaneous translation to German.
Date:
02/10/2010 09:00 - 02/10/2010 18:00
Registration deadline:
01/31/2010
Event venue:
Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences
Conference and Event Centre
Jägerstraße 22/23
10117 Berlin
Berlin
Germany
Target group:
Journalists, Scientists and scholars
Email address:
Relevance:
international
Subject areas:
Chemistry, Environment / ecology
Types of events:
Entry:
12/15/2009
Sender/author:
Dr.-Ing. Bodo Weigert
Department:
Presse- und Öffentlichkeitsarbeit
Event is free:
yes
Language of the text:
English
URL of this event: http://idw-online.de/en/event29727
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