TOXIC POLLUTION AND HEALTH: An Analysis of Toxic Chemicals

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Executive Summary. 4

Introduction . 6

Toxic Releases in the United States . 7

Toxic Releases to Air and Water 7

Carcinogens 7

Developmental and Reproductive Toxicants .10

Suspected Neurotoxicants .15

Suspected Respiratory Toxicants 19

Dioxins 21

Toxic Releases to Land.24

Bush Administration Weakens the Toxics Release Inventory 27

Background: TRI Reporting Requirements .27

Bush Administration Weakens Toxic Release Reporting Requirements .28

Recommendations 30

Methodology . 33

Appendices. 34

End notes 63