Tonight on Planet Waves FM — Who decides what is an 'acceptable' risk?
On tonight's program, I will grapple notions of 'risk' and 'acceptable risk' — the two most important issues in what's called political science: the claim of science driven by government policy.
Dear Fellow Traveler:
The U.S. EPA has ordered Norfolk Southern to test for dioxin in East Palestine to determine whether "contaminants from the derailment pose any unacceptable risk to human health."
That implies that there is an acceptable risk. Who decides what is acceptable? And what, exactly, is "risk"? Find out tonight on Planet Waves FM.
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As a researcher & independent media producer of 30 years, with a specialty in High Consequence Events, I've done a lot of research into Risk, Qualitative Risk Assessments, and the Precautionary Principle. So I'm looking forward to your take on this...
Eric,
Thank you so much for your life's work on this pervasive threat. I live 53 miles east of Roachdale, IN, the location where the contaminated water from East Palestine is slated to be shipped. I shared my concern with all of my state and federal reps, along with your initial interview with Mike Adams. My state senator actually got back to me with Gov. Holcomb's press release which states that they have contracted with "a nationally recognized laboratory to begin rigorous 3rd party testing for dangerous levels of dioxins on the material being transported to the Roachdale facility..."
Holcomb was "extremely disappointed" to learn that EPA had chosen Indiana as a location deposit. Hey! That makes ALL of us! Wow!! How 'bout saying HELL NO??
So, as the story goes, "we have informed the EPA and the site operator urging them to coordinate closely with this 3rd party lab". I've been following you and Mike Adams on this and am I mistaken that they will NOT find dioxins in the water? Please share your take on this.