Nicolino documents the historical explosion of the chemical sector since World War I, arguing that it has operated with a sense of "impunity".

The work serves as a comprehensive indictment of the global chemical industry, tracing how over have permeated every aspect of our environment—including our water, air, soil, and even the blood of newborns. Core Themes and Findings

The book links the proliferation of these substances—such as DDT, phthalates, and bisphenol A—to the concurrent rise in modern health crises, including cancer, obesity, diabetes, Alzheimer’s, and autism.