The failure of chemical regulation: The case of mercury
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Rachel's Democracy & Health News #840
February 2, 2006
THE FAILURE OF CHEMICAL REGULATION: THE CASE OF MERCURY
Rachel's summary: Year after year since 1953, researchers have
uncovered new evidence that mercury is harming humans and other creatures
--particularly the developing brains of babies. Yet regulators have
consistently argued against protecting public health because risk
assessments can't prove harm beyond a shadow of a doubt. And so the
devastating pollution continues.
By Peter Montague
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