The Case for a Truth and Reconciliation Commission on Toxic Hazards
In the 1970s, Congress passed a host of environmental laws that sought to adopt a preventive approach to reducing disease and protecting health and environment. Since then, average body burdens of some persistent toxic materials such as lead and cadmium have fallen, but those of other newer materials, like persistent flame retardants, have risen.
Source: Physicians for Social Responsibility (PSR) (2010) Read More