Persistent pesticides continue to pollute our air decades after their ban, a new long-term study at the Czech National Atmospheric Observatory reveals. Researchers found that concentrations of legacy organochlorine pesticides have stopped declining and remain in the environment due to secondary sources like soil, while some current-use pesticides linger in the atmosphere years after prohibition.
A ceremony took place in the premises of the Augustinian Abbey at Mendel Square, during which newly habilitated academics from Masaryk University received their appointment decrees. Congratulations to Associate Professor Lise Emily Melymuk from the RECETOX center, who successfully completed her habilitation in the field of Environment and Health. Lisa Melymuk is an internationally respected scientist and an expert in knowledge transfer and the application of research results in legislation and in the protection of human health and the environment.
