Exposed: The Toxic Chemistry of Everyday Products and What’s at Stake

By Mark Schapiro. 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. Schapiro’s exposé shows that short of strong government action, the United States will lose its ability to protect citizens from environmental hazards. Schapiro illustrates how the blowback fromweak regulation at home carries a steep economic, as well as environmental, price. Softcover, 216 pages, #TE