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In environmental terms, what does the phrase “dirty dozen” refer to?

Correct answer B. 12 persistent organic pollutants

Explanation

The dirty dozen are the twelve persistent organic pollutants, such as DDT, dioxins and PCBs, first targeted by the 2001 Stockholm Convention because they persist, bioaccumulate and are toxic.

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