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Study Finds Widespread PBDE Contamination Across Europe

8/27/2026

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European researchers led by Prof. Khaled Abass (University of Sharjah) documented widespread PBDE contamination across Europe.
The review covered 181 peer-reviewed studies from 25 European countries published through November 2025.
PBDEs were found in air, water, snow, soil, sediments and sewage sludge continent-wide.
Researchers call for harmonized multi-matrix monitoring and warn recycling could re-introduce legacy PBDEs.

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Story summary

European researchers led by Prof. Khaled Abass (University of Sharjah) documented widespread PBDE contamination across Europe.
The review covered 181 peer-reviewed studies from 25 European countries published through November 2025.
PBDEs were found in air, water, snow, soil, sediments and sewage sludge continent-wide.
Researchers call for harmonized multi-matrix monitoring and warn recycling could re-introduce legacy PBDEs.