The Toxins That Threaten Our Brains

"Leading scientists recently identified a dozen chemicals as being responsible for widespread behavioral and cognitive problems. But the scope of the chemical dangers in our environment is likely even greater. Why children and the poor are most susceptible to neurotoxic exposure that may be costing the U.S. billions of dollars and immeasurable peace of mind."

Read more in the Atlantic. (Thanks, +Alessia Bhargava)

Also reminds me of a section in the "America the Beautiful" documentary.