Super Short Summary

Living Downstream by Sandra Steingraber, a biologist, poet, and bladder cancer survivor, is a data-driven exploration of the connection between environmental contamination and cancer. It intertwines scientific research with her personal battle and the history of her rural Illinois community. The book delves into themes like the increase of pesticide use, industrial toxins, and the consequential health impacts post-World War II, while reflecting on environmental challenges and advocating for green solutions to industrial pollution.