Even those PCBs previously thought to be non-toxic have now been shown to reduce the levels of dopamine, an essential neurotransmitter in the human brain. The film describes the socioeconomic repercussions as well as environmental dangers of PCB dumping. Today, fish caught in the river are dangerously high in toxins and are unsafe to eat. PCBs from Hudson River fish are a serious health risk to poor and disadvantaged children whose parents must fish for subsistence. These are the same populations most at risk from many other pollutants.
Experts explain how high levels of PCBs in the Hudson effect ecosystems as distant as arctic Canada.
Though the facts are startling Clearwater, carefully avoids fear-mongering. Obvious efforts are made to avoid demonizing G.E. in favor of calling attention to cleanup projects that could remove the risks of PCB exposure. The focus is consistently on accurate information and hopeful solutions. Well suited to classrooms, with diagrams, correct scientific terms and detailed explanations, this 27 minute video is equally enjoyable for its stunning depiction of wildlife along the river. The Hudson River PCB Story 27 min.