Dying from Dioxion

Dying from Dioxion
Author: Lois Marie Gibbs
Publisher: Black Rose Books Ltd.
Total Pages: 410
Release: 1997
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 9781551640846

Gibbs, one of the original activists from the contaminated neighborhoods at Love Canal, explains what dioxin is and describes how it affects human health, summarizing the September 1994 EPA draft report on dioxin and important reports published since the EPA report. She reviews the politics surrounding the history of dioxin, and offers step-by-step instructions for grass-roots organizing, creating a coalition, identifying sources of contamination in the community, and shutting down an incinerator. Contains appendices on the chemistry of dioxin, conversion charts, sample ordinances, agreements and resolutions, and a declaration of principles of environmental justice. Annotation copyright by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Cancer as an Environmental Disease

Cancer as an Environmental Disease
Author: P. Nicolopoulou-Stamati
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 248
Release: 2004-03-31
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 9781402020209

- Controversial topic because many of the proposed solutions or policies may damage the economy in the short term in order to reap health benefits which will only become apparent several decades in the future - Each chapter is written by experts in the field throughout the world