Cancer will occur in 8400 children in 1999, and be the leading cause of disease related death for children. We are all exposed to industrial chemicals known to cause cancer and many other serious health problems. Who We Target and Why Chevron Operates the Richmond, CA oil refinery, which has a notorious track record of accidents and toxic pollution. American Cancer Society Downplays the risk of cancer from pesticides and other environmental factors and won't take a stand on any environmental legislation. Consistently sides with corporations during criticism of industrial agricultural pollution.
Ionizing radiation is a known cause of cancer.
Operates a nuclear test site in Nevada that is located on traditional Western Shoshone land and is the site of over 900 nuclear explosions. Has failed to adequately protect the public from toxic exposures.