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World Service,17 Dec 1996,13 mins

How Pollution Affects the Foetus

Global Concerns

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Discussion on research that shows how dioxins, pesticides and PCBs upset the balance of hormones in human foetuses. Also on the programme: what fishing habits in Greenland can tell us about global warming and formal training for rangers to protect wildlife.

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