An acclaimed ecologist and author, Sandra Steingraber explores the links between human rights and the environment, with a focus on chemical contamination. She takes a personal and scientific look at these issues and offers insights into how we can protect our environment and ourselves. Steingraber brings a clear, lyrical voice to the complex evidence of biology.
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Living Downstream
A trailblazing and inspiring scientific exposé, brought fully up-to-date
The first edition of Living Downstream—an exquisite blend of precise science and engaging narrative—set a new standard for scientific writing. Poet, biologist, and cancer survivor, Steingraber uses all three kinds of experience to investigate the links between cancer and environmental toxins.
The updated science in this exciting new edition strengthens the case for banning poisons now pervasive in our air, our food, and our bodies. Because synthetic chemicals linked to cancer come mostly from petroleum and coal, Steingraber shows that investing in green energy also helps prevent cancer. Saving the planet becomes a matter of saving ourselves and an issue of human rights. A documentary film based on the book coincides with publication. read more
“Steingraber’s ability to meld literary prose with complex scientific information has made her a best-selling author. Like her hero Rachel Carson, whose 1962 book Silent Spring led to the ban on the pesticide DDT and kick-started the grass-roots environmental movement, Steingraber somehow finds language beautiful and compelling enough to seduce readers to sit through a science lesson.”
—The Sun, January 2010
Huffington Post Blog
A Bridge to Somewhere – Responding to the President's Cancer Panel Report (Part 3)
(July 7, 2010)
The President's Cancer Panel report has been provoking passionate responses. An attack by the nation's leading cancer charity against a report that argues for cancer prevention via stronger environmental reform deserves a closer look.
Upcoming Speaking Engagements
| 09/25/10 (Salina KS) The Land Institute | |
| 10/04/10 (Lewiston ME) Bates College | |
| 10/09/10 (Buffalo NY) Western NY Peace Center | |
| 10/28/10 (San Francisco CA) EcoBirth | |
| 11/01/10 (Gambier OH) Kenyon College |
In the Media
The film Living Downstream will screen at the Merrill Roxy Theatre at 222 College Street in Burlington, Vt. Wed. at 7pm. Stonyfield Farm's CE-Yo, Gary Hirshberg will be the featured speaker. More info |
"In this compelling book, Steingraber (Environmental Studies and Science, Ithaca College) uses her experience as a poet, a biologist, and a cancer survivor to lay out a persuasive case for the linkage between cancer and environmental toxins." Read review. |
Utne Reader's Julie Hanus writes about: Sandra Steingraber's Organic Manifesto "One of the things I like most about ecologist Sandra Steingraber’s writing is her ability to express big, substantive ideas with clarity, simplicity, and resolve." Read the Utne article Read the Manifesto |
National Public Radio Host Steve Curwood talks with Steingraber about her efforts to make the environment part of the public health discussion. |