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Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry

Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry

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The Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry (SETAC) is an international environmental toxicology and environmental chemistry organization.[1][2]

History

It was set up to allow interdisciplinary communication between environmental scientists around the world. It was founded in 1979 in North America.[citation needed]

Function

SETAC promotes environmental sciences through conducting meetings, workshops, and symposia; bestowing awards recognizing for excellence; promoting education in the field by organizing training courses and supporting students; and through its publication program. It holds meetings and events around the world. It produces two scientific journals; Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry (ET&C), which it has produced since 1982, originally yearly and then monthly from 1986; and Integrated Environmental Assessment and Management (IEAM)[citation needed]. It also produces online books and easy to read Technical Issue Papers and Science Briefs, which are publicly available.[citation needed]

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References

  1. [1]
    US EPA, ORD (10 May 2019). "Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry (SETAC): Environmental Risk Assessment of PFAS". US EPA. Retrieved 28 August 2019.
  2. [2]
    "Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry". setac.onlinelibrary.wiley.com. Retrieved 28 August 2019.
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