Dow talks to residents at properties with high dioxin levelsTHE SAGINAW NEWSDow Chemical Co. has mailed 220 invitations to the owners and occupants of
the most-polluted properties along the dioxin-tainted floodplain, specifically
those with contamination levels higher than 1,000 parts per trillion.
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DEQ spokeswoman Patricia Spitzley raised no objections to the meetings. ................................ "The more information and education people can receive about the effects of dioxin the better." --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
One more example of State of Michigan permitting the polluter to frame the
conversation and explain the science surrounding dioxin. As recently
as two weeks ago Dow stated in the Midland Daily News that they see no problem
with dioxin in the soils and that the only problem with dioxin is chloracne.
Obviously it is ok with DEQ that Dow perpetuate this misinformation
contrary to the preponderance of independent science from around the globe
that says otherwise.
In November, Dow distributed a Community
Update filled with distortions and half truths about dioxin. It
was one of Dow's most blatant efforts to date to minimize the risks
associated with dioxin. We were told by DEQ management that a response was
being prepared but it never came to fruition. The last we heard
it was sent to the Governor's communications people and never
returned. It is with absolute impunity and with no
apparent fear of reprisal from the state that Dow
continues to shamefully put communities and our natural resources at
risk.
Michelle Hurd Riddick
Lone Tree Council
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