Toxic byproducts of Agent Orange continue to pollute Vietnam environment
Wednesday, February 27, 2019 - 14:40
in Earth & Climate
During the Vietnam War, United States aircraft sprayed more than 20 million gallons of herbicides, including dioxin-contaminated Agent Orange, on the country's rain forests, wetlands, and croplands. A new article documents the environmental legacy of Agent Orange in Vietnam, including hotspots where dioxin continues to enter the food supply.