Progress of Chemistry and Ecology. Part II: Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons and Other Pollutants

This paper offers a concise literature review of the most significant chemical substances that contaminate water bodies, soil, and air. It examines priority chemical substances, including polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), organochlorine compounds, polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), dioxins, and dioxin-containing compounds. The paper also provides examples of the toxic effects these substances can have on human health.