natural dioxins

[Andrew Karam <karam.1@osu.edu>]

There was an interesting spot on NPR this morning about US EPA researchers
who believe they have found evidence that dioxins are formed naturally in
some environments.  Part of the discussion revolved around the expense
involved in trying to limit emissions to zero, especially in light of
something now believed to be naturally-occurring.  One line specifically,
was interesting, noting that the added expense of removing those last few
molecules is enormous and probably adds no measureable increase in safety.
Environmentalists, of course, were responding that, even if dioxins are
formed naturally, we still shouldn't add any of our own.

Andy

The opinions expressed above are well-reasoned and insightful.  Needless to
say, they are not those of my employer. (with apologies to Michael Feldman)		

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