Mona Hanna-Attisha
Author
Language
English
Description
"The dramatic story of the signature environmental disaster of our time and an inspiring tale of scientific resistance by a relentless physician who stood up to power. Flint was already a troubled city in 2014 when the state of Michigan--in the name of austerity--shifted the source of its water supply from Lake Huron to the Flint River. Soon after, citizens began complaining about the water that flowed from their taps--but officials rebuffed them,...
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
Parents concerned about the effects of environmental hazards on their children's health will appreciate this accessible Q&A guide. It provides essential information to help them protect their children from toxins where they live, learn, and play, including information on food and water safety, air pollution, sun protection, lead, radiation, and pesticides. Broader issues such as climate change are addressed in addition to the day-to-day risks that...