Topic: Chemicals flushed down the drain are creating transgender fish
Anonymous A started this discussion 3 years ago #109,490
> In addition to contraceptives and cleaning products, plastics, cosmetics, and antidepressants were also found to release these kinds of chemicals.
https://www.earth.com/news/chemicals-creating-transgender-fish/
> Microplastics (MPs), which are smaller in size and difficult to degrade, can be easily ingested by marine life and enter mammals through the food chain. Our previous study demonstrated that following acute exposure to MPs, the serum testosterone content reduced and sperm quality declined, resulting in male reproductive dysfunction in mice.
> [...] In summary, our study showed that chronic exposure to PS-MPs resulted in toxicity of male reproduction under environmental exposure levels, and these potential risks may ring alarm bells of public health.
https://particleandfibretoxicology.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12989-022-00453-2
> BPA exposure is so widespread that research suggests most people over the age of 6 have measurable amounts of BPA in their urine. One study found that about 85% of Korean children under 2 years old had detectable levels of BPA in their urine (3, 4).
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> Researchers have found that BPA exposure is linked to a number of health issues, partly because BPA mimics the structure and function of the hormone estrogen (5).
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> That means BPA can bind to estrogen receptors and influence bodily processes, such as growth, cell repair, fetal development, energy levels, and reproduction.
https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/what-is-bpa
https://www.earth.com/news/chemicals-creating-transgender-fish/
> Microplastics (MPs), which are smaller in size and difficult to degrade, can be easily ingested by marine life and enter mammals through the food chain. Our previous study demonstrated that following acute exposure to MPs, the serum testosterone content reduced and sperm quality declined, resulting in male reproductive dysfunction in mice.
> [...] In summary, our study showed that chronic exposure to PS-MPs resulted in toxicity of male reproduction under environmental exposure levels, and these potential risks may ring alarm bells of public health.
https://particleandfibretoxicology.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12989-022-00453-2
> BPA exposure is so widespread that research suggests most people over the age of 6 have measurable amounts of BPA in their urine. One study found that about 85% of Korean children under 2 years old had detectable levels of BPA in their urine (3, 4).
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> Researchers have found that BPA exposure is linked to a number of health issues, partly because BPA mimics the structure and function of the hormone estrogen (5).
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> That means BPA can bind to estrogen receptors and influence bodily processes, such as growth, cell repair, fetal development, energy levels, and reproduction.
https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/what-is-bpa
Anonymous B joined in and replied with this 3 years ago, 10 minutes later[^] [v] #1,223,069
Anonymous A (OP) replied with this 3 years ago, 3 minutes later, 13 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #1,223,070
> As of 2001, atrazine was the most commonly detected pesticide contaminating drinking water in the U.S.[8]: 44 Studies suggest it is an endocrine disruptor, an agent that can alter the natural hormonal system.[9]
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> Deborah A. Cory-Slechta, a professor at the University of Rochester in New York has said in 2014, "The way the E.P.A. tests chemicals can vastly underestimate risks." She has studied atrazine's effects on the brain and serves on the E.P.A.'s science advisory board. She further stated, "There's still a huge amount we don't know about atrazine."[16]
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> A Natural Resources Defense Council report from 2009 said that the EPA is ignoring atrazine contamination in surface and drinking water in the central United States.[47]
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atrazine
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> Deborah A. Cory-Slechta, a professor at the University of Rochester in New York has said in 2014, "The way the E.P.A. tests chemicals can vastly underestimate risks." She has studied atrazine's effects on the brain and serves on the E.P.A.'s science advisory board. She further stated, "There's still a huge amount we don't know about atrazine."[16]
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> A Natural Resources Defense Council report from 2009 said that the EPA is ignoring atrazine contamination in surface and drinking water in the central United States.[47]
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atrazine
Anonymous A (OP) double-posted this 3 years ago, 6 days later, 6 days after the original post[^] [v] #1,223,897
bump
spectacles joined in and replied with this 3 years ago, 2 hours later, 6 days after the original post[^] [v] #1,223,900
@previous (A)
it's a good thing people aren't fish? idk, you know ur a mammal I'm assuming. anyway, so is this a problem for you? have you been experiencing these things? I don't understand what you're point is. do you have gynecomastia? what's the trouble OP?
it's a good thing people aren't fish? idk, you know ur a mammal I'm assuming. anyway, so is this a problem for you? have you been experiencing these things? I don't understand what you're point is. do you have gynecomastia? what's the trouble OP?
Anonymous A (OP) replied with this 3 years ago, 5 hours later, 6 days after the original post[^] [v] #1,223,909
spectacles replied with this 3 years ago, 6 hours later, 6 days after the original post[^] [v] #1,223,941
@previous (A)
I don't understand what you're getting at. what? get rid of BPA, and do something about plastic pollution? what's the solution to fix the apoplexia? what're we solving, here, op?
I don't understand what you're getting at. what? get rid of BPA, and do something about plastic pollution? what's the solution to fix the apoplexia? what're we solving, here, op?
Anonymous A (OP) replied with this 3 years ago, 18 minutes later, 6 days after the original post[^] [v] #1,223,947
@previous (spectacles)
> get rid of BPA, and do something about plastic pollution?
That'd be a start. Further research on their effects, ways to counteract them, and ways to degrade them. And of course finding and discovering alternatives to plastics that share some of their many benefits.
But not all of what I mentioned here is about plastics. Birth control and fertilizers may have just as significant of an effect.
> what're we solving, here, op?
Hopefully many problems that might be a consequence of endocrine disrupters in our environment and food. Metabolic syndromes, the rise in obesity, the rise in fertility problems all across the world, the rise in gender dysphoria, and so on. Are these not worth solving, looking into, or at least discussing?
Say, are you familiar with the history of lead, particularly in the US?
> get rid of BPA, and do something about plastic pollution?
That'd be a start. Further research on their effects, ways to counteract them, and ways to degrade them. And of course finding and discovering alternatives to plastics that share some of their many benefits.
But not all of what I mentioned here is about plastics. Birth control and fertilizers may have just as significant of an effect.
> what're we solving, here, op?
Hopefully many problems that might be a consequence of endocrine disrupters in our environment and food. Metabolic syndromes, the rise in obesity, the rise in fertility problems all across the world, the rise in gender dysphoria, and so on. Are these not worth solving, looking into, or at least discussing?
Say, are you familiar with the history of lead, particularly in the US?
spectacles replied with this 3 years ago, 12 minutes later, 6 days after the original post[^] [v] #1,223,950
@previous (A)
cool beans. look at you, solving world problems. get it done.
lead? in the US? history of? familiar with, no, not particularly. why don't you tell me about it.
cool beans. look at you, solving world problems. get it done.
lead? in the US? history of? familiar with, no, not particularly. why don't you tell me about it.
Anonymous A (OP) replied with this 3 years ago, 2 minutes later, 6 days after the original post[^] [v] #1,223,951
spectacles replied with this 3 years ago, 20 minutes later, 6 days after the original post[^] [v] #1,223,955
@previous (A)
what antagonism? acknowledging your contribution to resolving systemic environmental and sociological problems is antagonism? I said cool beans. I'm just asking about lead cause you brought it up, why are you getting defensive about having a discussion? I'm just asking questions, did I do something wrong?
what antagonism? acknowledging your contribution to resolving systemic environmental and sociological problems is antagonism? I said cool beans. I'm just asking about lead cause you brought it up, why are you getting defensive about having a discussion? I'm just asking questions, did I do something wrong?
Anonymous A (OP) replied with this 3 years ago, 7 minutes later, 6 days after the original post[^] [v] #1,223,956
spectacles replied with this 3 years ago, 26 minutes later, 6 days after the original post[^] [v] #1,223,959
@previous (A)
Idk, because I didn't respond to the other two articles you posted? You tell me, it was your comment.
Idk, because I didn't respond to the other two articles you posted? You tell me, it was your comment.
spectacles double-posted this 3 years ago, 15 minutes later, 6 days after the original post[^] [v] #1,223,962
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Anonymous A (OP) replied with this 3 years ago, 46 seconds later, 6 days after the original post[^] [v] #1,223,963
spectacles replied with this 3 years ago, 5 minutes later, 6 days after the original post[^] [v] #1,223,966
Anonymous A (OP) replied with this 3 years ago, 2 minutes later, 6 days after the original post[^] [v] #1,223,967
@previous (spectacles)
So, what's the deal? What do you think I'm saying here that makes you so antagonistic? Let's talk about that.
So, what's the deal? What do you think I'm saying here that makes you so antagonistic? Let's talk about that.
spectacles replied with this 3 years ago, 33 minutes later, 6 days after the original post[^] [v] #1,223,969
spectacles double-posted this 3 years ago, 6 minutes later, 6 days after the original post[^] [v] #1,223,971
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spectacles triple-posted this 3 years ago, 59 seconds later, 6 days after the original post[^] [v] #1,223,972
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Anonymous A (OP) replied with this 3 years ago, 15 minutes later, 6 days after the original post[^] [v] #1,223,975
@1,223,969 (spectacles)
I cannot know what you are thinking. You have to tell me and we can go from there.
I cannot know what you are thinking. You have to tell me and we can go from there.
spectacles replied with this 3 years ago, 47 minutes later, 6 days after the original post[^] [v] #1,223,977
@previous (A)
👁 👃👁 👄 👂 👉👌 I think it's weird that we can touch our thumb and fingers together, but each toe can only touch the toes they're next to.
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spectacles double-posted this 3 years ago, 2 minutes later, 6 days after the original post[^] [v] #1,223,978
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🤏 ³ 👂 - I guess I can see how that's
a little antagonistic...spectacles triple-posted this 3 years ago, 1 minute later, 6 days after the original post[^] [v] #1,223,979
🫲👁️👃__👁️👂🫴 - sorry
spectacles quadruple-posted this 3 years ago, 6 hours later, 1 week after the original post[^] [v] #1,224,002
👁 👃 👁 Real quick, ³ 👂 - did you mean 🫱 🫴 lead or lead? The history of lead in the US, Or lead in the US? You get me right? I really have no clue what you're talking about still.
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WSD !m2cp3rR5zw joined in and replied with this 3 years ago, 6 hours later, 1 week after the original post[^] [v] #1,224,005
They knew this 20 years ago. Just think what may have exploded among young adults 20 years later.