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Description:An investiagtion into the prevalence of dioxins in the atmosphere generally and particularly in those areas where they are created or deposited. Tests specially commissioned by the programme demonstrate that dioxins are present in soil and foetal tissue in greater levels than most scientists think are safe. Features comment from chemist Paul Connett who believes that companies should not manufacture these chemicals if they can not dismantle them safely.