Enough is Enough - Dioxin is Dangerous

By Lynn Thorp, National Campaigns Director After almost 3 decades of delay, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is moving to finalize  the scientific re-analysis of the toxicity dioxin.  Dioxin is actually a group of chemicals which are among the most toxic chemicals in the world.  The chemical industry is trying to block the final Dioxin Reassessment.  We wrote to Administrator Jackson urging EPA to keep this important policy moving. Dioxin is linked to cancer, birth defects, learning problems, reproductive disorders and many other health effects.  It is found in the bodies of people all over the world, and over 170 countries have signed a treaty to phase it out.  We don’t produce dioxin; it’s a by-product of many industrial processes including burning garbage and medical waste. We don’t need to argue over the science any more. We need to act.  Learn more from our friends at the Center for Health and Environmental Justice here and read our letter here.