Chemical Exposure and Violent Crime: A Troubling Connection

This chapter investigates the links between chemical exposure and rising violent crime rates, particularly in regions like the Pacific Northwest and El Paso. It examines research that connects industrial pollutants, such as lead and arsenic, to societal issues including violence and teen pregnancies, while reflecting on historical contexts like the sexual revolution and birth control introduction. The conversation emphasizes industrial negligence and its long-term health impacts, highlighting the ongoing environmental repercussions from past mining and smelting activities.