Ask them to support healthy communities, zero dioxin, and a phase-out of PVC plastics. The burning of this waste emits chemicals and metals, including dioxin and mercury, which can cause cancer and other ill-health effects. The cities of San Francisco and Oakland, Alameda County Health Department, California Medical Association, and the American Public Health Association all support reducing or eliminating PVC plastics wherever possible. SAFE A new study by the United States Environmental Protection Agency has found dioxin is more toxic than previously thought, and can cause health problems at even low levels of exposure. We already have too much dioxin in our bodies and no further exposure to even the smallest amount is acceptable.
Problems continue, jeopardizing the safety of neighbors and workers.
IES should shut the incinerators and use safer technologies to protect their workers and our community from toxic emissions.