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Exposed The Toxic Chemistry of Everyday Products and What's at Stake for American Power

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ISBN-10: 1603580581

ISBN-13: 9781603580588

Edition: 2009

Authors: Mark Schapiro

List price: $16.95
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From tainted pet food to toxic toys, Americans can thank the successful lobbying efforts of the U.S. chemical industry for the secret ingredients in everyday products that have been linked to rising rates of infertility, endocrine system disruptions, neurological disorders, and cancer. While the U.S. Congress stalls in the face of these dangers, the European Union has chosen to act. Strict consumer-safety regulations have forced multinationals to manufacture safer products for European consumers, while lower U.S. standards allow them to continue selling unsafe products to Americans. Schapiros expos shows that short of strong government action, the United States will lose not only its…    
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Book details

List price: $16.95
Copyright year: 2009
Publisher: Chelsea Green Publishing
Publication date: 1/1/2009
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 224
Size: 6.00" wide x 9.00" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 0.748
Language: English

Journalist Mark Schapiro explores the intersection of the environment, economics, and political power, most recently as a correspondent at the Center for Investigative Reporting. His work has been published innbsp; Harpers ,nbsp; The Atlantic, Yale 360 , and other publications. He has reported stories for the PBS newsmagazinenbsp; Frontline/World ,nbsp; NOW with Bill Moyers , and public radio's Marketplace, and is the author ofnbsp; Exposed: The Toxic Chemistry of Everyday Products and What's at Stake for American Power . His awards include the Society of Professional Journalists Sigma Delta Chi, a DuPont, the Society of Environmental Journalists Reporting Award, a National Magazine Award,…