A Vietnam War veteran living in Syracuse seeks creation of a memorial to honor those, like him, who suffered from exposure to ...

The chemical contaminant in Agent Orange can have a half-life of up to 20 years, but when buried or leached below the soil surface or in river sediment, it can remain up to 100 years or more.

This is the harrowing story of Agent Orange - one of the most savage chemical weapons ever used in warfare. Also called the Second Indochina War, the Vietnam War began in November 1955 - and it ...

Hence, in 2014, the Agent Orange baton of US accountability and the legacy of chemical warfare ended up in the hands of Tran To Nga. “My descendants and I are poisoned.

Agent Orange is a mixture of two active chemicals. When they're combined, an unwanted byproduct -- a dioxin called TCDD -- is formed. The EPA calls it a carcinogen (something that causes cancer).

The chemical ghost of Agent Orange, a potent herbicide used by US forces, haunts generations, leaving a legacy of disability and suffering. Nguyen Thanh Hai, 34, embodies this tragic inheritance.

Agent Orange Awareness Month, observed in October, recognizes the chemical's devasting effects. Skip to content. All Sections. Subscribe Now. 73°F. Saturday, June 7th 2025 E-Edition.

Agent Orange was laced with dioxin, a type of chemical linked to cancer, birth defects and lasting environmental damage. Today, 3 million people, including many children, still suffer serious ...

LAYTON — A Davis County nonprofit seeks to create a memorial for Vietnam War veterans who were exposed to Agent Orange, a chemical herbicide and defoliant used during the conflict that has been ...

MOUNTAIN HOME, Tenn. (WJHL)- More than 58,000 American soldiers died in the Vietnam War, but the number of those dying from its impacts continues to rise because of Agent Orange. “It was a ve… ...