Chemosphere is an international journal designed for the rapid publication of original communications as well as review articles. Chemosphere, as a multidisciplinary journal, offers maximum dissemination of investigations related to all aspects of environmental science. Chemosphere will publish: Original communications describing important new discoveries or further developments in important fields of investigation related to the environment and human health Reviews, mainly of new developing areas of environmental science Special, themed issues on relevant topics. The following sections and subject fields are included: Persistent Organic Pollutants and Dioxins All papers related to persistent organic pollutants Dioxin conference proceedings are published annually. Environmental Chemistry Environmental fate: transport, biodegradation, bio-accummulation, photochemistry etc. Environmental analysis Environmental modelling/QSAR Atmospheric, water and soil chemistry Environmental Toxicology and Risk Assessment Ecotoxicology: aquatic and terrestrial Human (clinical) toxicology Animal toxicology Endocrine disruptors Epidemiology Biochemistry Pharmacokinetics/metabolism Testing methods Occupational Hazards and Exposure Environmental Science for Technology Advanced waste water treatment Incineration Remediation Hazardous Waste - industrial chemicals Green Chemistry General Section All other established and emerging fields of environmental science.