Are Clouds a Neglected Reservoir of Pesticides? - PubMed
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- #Cloud Water
- #Pesticides
- #Long-Range Transport
- Pesticides, including banned ones, are detected in cloud water at concentrations sometimes exceeding the European drinking water limit (0.5 μg L-1).
- Clouds act as a reservoir for pesticides, facilitating their long-range atmospheric transport beyond agricultural areas.
- Estimated pesticide quantities in clouds over France range from 6.4 to 139 tons, indicating significant environmental impact.