Slow death by rubber duck the secret danger of everyday things

This book--the testimony of the authors' experience--exposes the extent to which we are poisoned every day of our lives, from the simple household dust that is polluting our blood to the toxins in our urine that are created by run-of-the-mill shampoos and toothpaste. Ultimately hopeful, the book emp...

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Main Author: Smith, Rick, 1968-
Other Authors: Lourie, Bruce, Dopp, Sarah
Format: Books Print Book
Language:English
Published: Berkeley : Counterpoint : Distributed by Publishers Group West, c2009.
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Summary:This book--the testimony of the authors' experience--exposes the extent to which we are poisoned every day of our lives, from the simple household dust that is polluting our blood to the toxins in our urine that are created by run-of-the-mill shampoos and toothpaste. Ultimately hopeful, the book empowers readers with some simple ideas for protecting themselves and their families, and changing things for the better.
Physical Description:xvii, 328 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781582435671 :
1582435677 :
Author Notes:As executive director of Environmental Defence Canada, Rick Smith is one of Canada's leading environmentalists. Bruce Lourie is an environmental professional with expertise in toxic pollution and mercury. He is president of the Ivey Foundation. The authors live in Toronto.