Through the process of global distillation, persistent organic pollutants naturally concentrate in higher latitude regions. Non-trivial amounts of these polyhalogenated organic compounds (PHCs) accumulating in these regions can be acutely toxic and pose risks to the well-being of humans and higher trophic level species through the progression of biomagnification. Although controlled laboratory studies have provided insight into the mechanisms and rates of PHC degradation, no attention has been given to characterizing PHC abiotic degradation pathways in sediment matrices of extreme Arctic environments. Specifically, the concentration of certain PHC's, such as aldrin, dieldrin, hexachlorobenzene, 2,2',6,6'-tetrachlorobiphenyl, and 3,3',4,5'-tetrachlorobiphenyl, is of major concern due to the possible reduction-oxidation chemistry that occurs between particulates and pesticides in the soil. We will discuss the reactivity of these polyhalogenated pollutants versus the potential sorptive behavior in sediments of higher latitudes.