Discusses human health concerns and public health benefits related to plasticizers, which are chemicals used to soften normally-rigid PVC, or polyvinyl chloride plastics.

New York Times report on University of California study that found that male frogs exposed to very low doses of atrazine are deficient in testosterone and can develop multiple sex organs.

Papers and speeches on how hormone disruptors interfere with bio-chemical processes, and a suspected list of hormone disruptors.

IPEN works for the global elimination of persistent organic pollutants. Information on PCBs (polychlorinated biphenyls) including health effects, international, national and local policy efforts, elimination technology, and links to further research and resources.

Information by D. Lindsey Berkson explaining what hormone disruptors are and their possible effects in the human body; steps to reduce exposure and protect families.

Analyses of material flows of chemicals in the environment, including endocrine-disrupting industrial chemicals.

1999 National Academy of Sciences report (1) examines the science behind the ominous prospect of "estrogen mimics" threatening health and well-being and (2) identifies research needs. Purchase book or read it online.

Provides information on Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB's). Background, resources and links to many topics.

These chemical substances persist in the environment, bioaccumulate through the food web, and pose a risk of causing adverse effects to human health and the environment. From the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).

Information and internet links related to the reproductive effects of dioxins and other environmental toxins.