Iraq, Feb. 25 -- The World Bank Board of Executive Directors approved a US$18.5 million project to support Iraq's efforts to minimize environment and health risks due to Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) and other chemical pollution hotspots and improve livelihoods of local communities. The Integrated Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) and Chemical Hotspots Project is co-financed by a US$13.49 million grant from the Global Environment Facility (GEF) and a US$5 million grant from the Iraq Reform, Recovery and Reconstruction Fund (I3RF).The Integrated Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) and Chemical Hotspots Project aims to destroy, dispose of or contain about 4,000 tons of POPs/ hazardous chemicals. It will also help develop policies a...