Bücher von Thomas E. (Reston Higgins

Catastrophic events such as the Bhopal, India tragedy and rising incidences of cancer in areas neighboring industrial facilities have heightened concern over the use of toxic chemicals in manufacturing and industry. Based on the authors' research conducted in Sao Paulo this book explores the history of toxic chemical release reporting programs.

Aims to help readers understand the relative toxic impacts of chemicals used in creating and maintaining consumer and industrial products. This title proposes a program to modify the toxics inventory program to better quantify the risks. It also advocates a program that would help to prioritize and reduce the toxicity of chemicals used.