In 1973, a chemical company's blunder led to the shipment of PBB, a flame-retardant chemical, to a livestock feed mixing plant. What unfolded was a devastating cascade of blame, as the effects of PBB spread uncontrollably, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake that lingers today.
The eye-opening pages of this investigative probe unveils the chilling consequences of environmental pollution as that threaten to change the DNA structure of future generations. They affect our reproductive ability, our embryonic development, our biochemistry, our brain development and thought processes, our cultures and even evolution itself.
Board-certified in occupational and environmental medicine, author Dr. Tom Corbett meticulously unravels the timeline of events, the harrowing repercussions on both humans and animals, and the arduous efforts made to rectify the situation. Questions of justice loom large.
The ongoing emission of toxic chemicals into our food, water, air, and soil is an alarming reality. This book serves as a timely warning, urging us to pay heed. Cancer, birth defects, and a myriad of other maladies are the grim outcomes of these chemicals.
As one reviewer reflects, “In this compelling account of history, geology, and the perils of ignorance driven by capitalistic greed, corporate abuse, politics, and denial, Corbett's message is clear.” It is imperative that we remain vigilant, never assuming what is false to be true. This book is a must-read for anyone who cares about the Earth and its inhabitants, recognizing the profound importance of preserving our fragile planet.
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Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - PBB: An Environmental Disaster - Michigan Chemical Poisoning Reverberates 50 Years Later is intended to provide the reader with an understanding of the chemical catastrophe that occurred in Michigan in the 20th century, and to offer a cautionary tale for action in the 21st.The book is organized into three general subject areas: 1) The geology and history of the region around St. Louis, Michigan; 2) The history of the Michigan Chemical Company, recounting the story of the PBB contamination disaster and the creation of an immense Superfund site; and 3) A discussion of the biochemical and genomic factors through which toxic chemicals affect human health, followed by a discussion of the effects of PBB and other Michigan Chemical products on Michigan's environment and on the health of the Michigan Chemical employees, the residents of St. Louis, the region's farmers and their families, and the Michigan consuming public during the years 1973-1977. Codice articolo 9781958363836
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