Endocrine Disrupters in Humans

Living on Earth

Common synthetic chemicals are getting into the human body, seriously affecting our immune systems, our intelligence, and our ability to reproduce. Steve Curwood follows the investigative trail of endocrine disrupters through laboratories and field sites, talking to scientists who are convinced Rachel Carson’s predictions of thirty years ago are coming true.

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