The exposure of people to toxic and harmful substances without their prior informed consent is a human rights issue. Toxic chemicals affect our rights to health, life, food, adequate standard of living and more. Duty-bearers should ensure a “non-toxic environment” for present and future generations.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_gxn4L49Zj8
For more information visit UNEP’s pages on environmental rights.
