In line with one of the major themes in the Bank's Environment Strategy, this 2005 annual review is devoted to the theme of environmental health. Viewpoint articles in this edition reflect several external...
Persistent organic pollutants (POPs) are highly toxic chemical substances that may be produced intentionally for use in agriculture, and industry, or as byproducts of combustion, and industrial processes...
This fall issue of the annual review on the environment looks back on the World Bank's environmental work in the fiscal year 1997, and highlights the upcoming challenges and opportunities. The lead article...