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The On-Going Call for Justice in Vieques
By
Eric Sapp
Following CNN’s evocative 2-part primetime series on the health crisis in Vieques last month, there has been an on-going buzz in the media and blog community about the issue. Over 60 participants recently joined a press call with scientists and the mayor of Vieques providing updates on research into heavy metal poisoning on the island and outcome…
TIME Magazine Story Highlights Moral Crisis in Vieques
By
Eric Sapp
What would you do if you found out that people in your neighborhood had a 30% higher cancer rate, 25% higher infant mortality rate, and 95% higher cirrhosis of the liver rate than the surrounding area? Then you found out that hair sample surveys of your neighbors showed that 34% of the population have toxic…
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