Man-made Endocrine Disrupters have been identified and associated with some anomolous effects on ecosystems such as abnormal reproductive traits. Concerns about these substances have been particularly heightened because the early life stages of animals are most vulnerable to such effects. Yet it is unclear that man-made hornones are a real environmental threat. The scientific community is engaged in debate about how serious a threat endoucrine disrupters might be and what-if anythign-should be done about it. meanwhile, the EPA has begun an effort to develop measures of endocrine activity. This session will present different perspectives on the issue beginning with the first popular media presentatin aired on frontline [date aired]. The clear lay-oriented presentation provided by the frontline program will provide a good springboard for discussion of the issue and how it may challenge environmental managers over the next several years. The 60-minute video will be folowed by reports and dialogue between industry experts. Chris borgertt, a member of the EPA's EDSTAC committee will report what has subsequently come out of that activity. Stewart Holme iwll talk about findings fro ma Pulp & Paper Industry study and Vickie Tatum of NCASI will provide industry perspective.
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