Toxic Justice

Wednesday, May 30, 2012

PressTV - PVC flooring chemicals taken up by children's bodies

PressTV - PVC flooring chemicals taken up by children's bodies: Higher levels of the potentially harmful plastic chemicals known as phthalates have been detected in the bodies of children from homes with PVC flooring.

Local group wants to know: Are your chemicals safe? | Local & Regional | KBOI 2 - Boise News, Weather, Sports and Breaking News

Poland beekeepers kick Monsanto out of the hive, successfully ban bee-killing GM corn

Thursday, May 10, 2012

How corrupt Nigerian politician was brought to justice in the UK - CNN.com

STORY HIGHLIGHTS
Former Governor James Ibori embezzled an estimated $250 million from the people of Delta State

He was caught by an investigative unit funded by the same body that delivers aid to Africa

Campaigners question the role of British banks in facilitating African corruption

Similar to the story in Toxic Justice, banks have weak regulation, little to no oversight, light penalties, and are allowed the cover of secrecy. Should bank officials be convicted as well? What should be the tipping point when banks thrive when corrupt officials launder money?

Tuesday, May 8, 2012

How To Make Playgrounds and Sandboxes Safer | Healthy Child Healthy World

Monday, April 30, 2012

Dow's cancer-causing 'garbage' chemical in drinking water

For more than 50 years, Dow Chemical Company and Shell Oil knowingly included a highly toxic waste chemical in their fumigant pesticide products, rather than paying to dispose of it properly. The chemical, 1,2,3-trichloropropane (TCP), is a known carcinogen.

Sunday, April 29, 2012

FW: BREAKING NEWS: Dr. Landrigan Releases Top 10 Chemicals Most Likely to Cause Autism and Learning Disabilities

FW: BREAKING NEWS: Dr. Landrigan Releases Top 10 Chemicals Most Likely to Cause Autism and Learning Disabilities: top ten toxic chemicals suspected to cause autism and learning disabilities