Dispatches from The Chemical Edge
A Collection of Issues and Resources from the World of Toxics Research & Activism. Presented with Additional Stories and Articles by Varda Burstyn.
This news just in from distinguished environmental scientist Anne Steinemann: 12.8% of Americans in 2016 reported medically-diagnosed MCS, up 300% in ten years; and 25.9% report chemical sensitivity overall. (Compare to 9.4% of Americans with diabetes) This proves once and for all that MCS by whatever name is NOT a rare condition - as is … Continue reading Red alert on toxic chemicals from a new U.S. study: “Prevalence of medically diagnosed MCS has increased over 300% in the past decade.”
Hundreds of thousands are sick - and after 33 years, Ontario government again declines to implement basic measures of care “These three environmental health conditions typically have a devastating impact on the individuals affected. Unfortunately, our health care system too often has not helped them to the extent they need. The report of the … Continue reading Ontario’s Task Force Releases its Phase 1 Recommendations to help people suffering from chemical sensitivity but health ministry abdicates again. Here’s a new take on that report
Dispatches from The Chemical Edge 