Most worrisome from a public health perspective are chronic health effects such as cancer, infertility, miscarriage, birth defects, and effects on the brain and nervous system. Many in sprayed areas have 'Gulf War' symptoms. Organochlorines are also exceedingly dangerous pesticides, including DDT, Dieldrin, and Aldrin. They are extremely persistent in the environment. Dioxin is an organochlorine.
Chemical companies say they're 'trade secrets'.
Another ominous discovery is that virtually all pesticides are contaminated with dioxin, because so much chlorine is used in their manufacture. Even the chemical companies that concoct these toxic soups don't know, as the ingredients can change from batch to batch. Alternatives Organic farming which produces healthier food, healthier people and protects the environment. Elimination of paper companies aerially spraying of hardwoods would result in a more biologically diverse forest and healthier ecosystem. Manual removal of brush around power lines would be more labor intensive and thus provide jobs while eliminating the polluting practice of aerial spraying.