Major Cause of Toxics in Columbia River Ecosystem? Our Lifestyles

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Some shampoo formulas release toxic residues into the Columbia River where they enter the food chain, a new study by the USGS has found. Even if your shampoo is safe chances are your hand soap contains the disinfectant triclosan, a suspected endocrine disruptor. The study found it too. read more

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