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Chemical pesticides, industrial pollution and ecological destruction causing sixth mass extinction on planet Earth

July 21, 2017 -

Co-author, Professor Gerardo Ceballos said, “the situation has become so bad it would not be ethical not to use strong language.”

Strong, indeed. Ceballos, along with Professors Paul Ehrlich and Rodolfo Dirzo, says this worldwide decimation of the animal and plant population underlines the “seriousness for humanity of Earth’s ongoing sixth mass extinction event.” The team of three drew this conclusion after observing the rate in which animal and plant species have been ...

When Hollywood cared about chemical spills

May 18, 2023 - Suppose a toxic train wreck happened and no one cared. Something like that recently happened in East Palestine, Ohio, where in February a Norfolk Southern train carrying all manner of noxious chemicals derailed. Neither Joe Biden nor Kamala Harris deemed it necessary to pay a morale-boosting visit, and Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg eventually put in an obligatory appearance only on the heels of the arrival in town of Donald Trump — who remains the highest-profile figure to ...

Study: Global decline in male fertility linked to common pesticides

November 28, 2023 -

Published in the journal Environmental Health Perspectives, the study reviewed findings from 20 studies, 21 study populations, 42 effect sizes and 1,774 adult men. Authors of the study have found sufficient evidence that exposure to two widely used insecticides, namely organophosphates and N-methyl carbamates, lowers sperm concentration in adult men.Pesticides and reproductive health

Multiple studies by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) have shown that pesticides ...

eBay charged with selling environmentally hazardous products, including illegal pesticides

September 28, 2023 -

According to the complaint, eBay was involved in the sale of hundreds of thousands of environmentally hazardous products, including banned pesticides and vehicle emission evading devices.

For example, they are being accused of the unlawful sale or distribution of more than 23,000 pesticides that were either misbranded, unregistered or designated for restricted use. According to the DoJ, some of these chemicals are restricted-use pesticides that can only be applied ...

Study: Exposure to PESTICIDES contributes to higher risk of CHILDHOOD LEUKEMIA

October 31, 2023 -

The Oct. 18 study published in Environmental Health Perspectives examined over 3,700 cases of leukemia in French children younger than 15 years old between 2006 and 2013. The study's authors compared the information to 40,196 healthy children within the same age range. The addresses of the children with leukemia were also considered, according to the National Pulse.

According to the study, children who lived within 0.62 miles of a vineyard had a higher risk of developing ...

Russia accuses Ukraine of using American-made chemical weapons

2 months ago -

This is according to the leader of the Russian Nuclear, Chemical and Biological Protection Forces, Lt. Gen. Igor Kirillov, who cited Ukraine’s use of drones to drop American-made grenades that contained a compound known as CS in late December. CS is considered a riot control tool and is known for causing irritation to the upper respiratory tract and eyes. However, in high concentrations, it can lead to skin burns, respiratory paralysis and even cardiac arrest.

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Reducing Parkinson’s disease will require phasing out common pesticides and herbicides across agriculture

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Every year, nearly 90,000 new cases of Parkinson’s are diagnosed. The rate of Parkinson’s has dramatically increased since the 1980s, when the rate of diagnosis was approximately 60,000 people per year. At the current trajectory, there will be 1.2 million people living with Parkinson’s by 2030.

Now, a new study finds that Parkinson’s is more prominent in areas of the country that use greater levels of agricultural pesticides and herbicides. Three of the greatest chemical ...

New study: Exposure to PESTICIDES linked to METABOLIC DISORDERS like diabetes and obesity

October 06, 2023 -

The review published September in Pesticide Biochemistry and Physiology analyzed 4,051 articles from the PubMed database. It found that even low levels of exposure from pesticides during pregnancy or childhood can lead to metabolic disorders like diabetes, obesity, chronic kidney disease and hypertension. (Related: Pesticide exposure in expectant mothers causes lower IQ in newborns.)

These toxic chemicals usually affect liver enzymes and lipid profiles. They also disrupt ...

Study: Chemical in popular artificial sweetener found to damage DNA

June 06, 2023 -

The artificial sweetener in question is sucralose – sold under the brand name Splenda – which is often used in baked goods, chewing gums, gelatins, frozen dairy desserts and sodas.

Based on the U.S. census data and Simmons National Consumer Survey (NHCS), 51.4 million Americans used Splenda in 2020. The next most popular brand, Sweet'N Low, which contains saccharin, was used by 25 million people.

For the study, researchers looked at sucralose-6-acetate, a fat-soluble ...

Highly corrupt EPA literally just BANNED sales of Berkey water filters, calling them “pesticides”

September 19, 2023 -

According to Berkey’s website, their products can “dramatically reduce bacteria like E. coli, Chlorine, Chloramines, Parasites, Fluoride, Heavy Metals, Inorganic Minerals, Trihalomethane (THMs), Pharmaceuticals, Petroleum Contaminants, Bisphenol-A (BPA), Perfluorochemicals (PFOAS), Herbicides & Pesticides, Protozoa, Inorganic minerals, VOCs, Petroleum products, Perfluorinated chemicals, Rust, Silt, Sediment, and even Radiological.”

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Human sperm concentrations have fallen by 50% over past 50 years, pesticides partially to blame

November 30, 2023 -

Melissa Perry, dean of the College of Public Health at George Mason University (GMU) in Fairfax found that over the past 50 years, use of these chemicals at home has contributed to an astounding 50 percent reduction in sperm concentrations.

"Over the course of 50 years, sperm concentration has fallen about 50% around the world," Perry noted. "What is not known is the culprit."

"While there are likely many more contributing causes, our study demonstrates a strong ...

SSRI antidepressant drugs are a SCAM: The “chemical imbalance” myth EXPOSED

2 months ago -

Late last year, research published by Frontiers in Psychiatry revealed that the only thing many people need to beat depression is psychotherapy alone. This, researchers found, is more effective than taking antidepressants, or than taking antidepressants while undergoing psychotherapy.

Not only are antidepressants useless, they are also dangerous, the research further revealed, significantly increasing one's risk of committing suicide or making a suicide attempt.

"Among ...

Report reveals recycling plastic releases toxic “chemical cocktail” into the environment

June 27, 2023 -

However, a shocking report from Greenpeace and the International Pollutants Elimination Network (IPEN) revealed that plastics contain toxic chemicals that can enter products and interact to create new harmful substances during the recycling process.

The report comes as negotiators from over 180 nations meet in Paris this year to discuss a global plastics treaty and develop regulations to address the plastic pollution crisis.Capping plastic production still a major ...

Multiple African countries recall cough syrup over high level of TOXIC CHEMICAL

3 days ago -

100 Percent Fed Up named some of the government regulators in Africa that recalled Benylin Pediatric cough syrup:

On April 10, the NAFDAC issued the initial recall order after laboratory tests found an unacceptably high level of diethyline glycol – a chemical toxic to humans – in the cough syrup. The TMDA followed suit on April 12 after receiving information about the Nigerian regulator's lab tests. The RFDA also announced a recall of the cough ...

PREPPING: What to do and NOT to do during chemical emergencies and industrial disasters

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As part of his mission to put a medically prepared person in every family, Alton explains that the response to chemical or industrial emergencies highly depends on the substances involved as each agent has a different effect on the human body.

Here is a short list of injuries from chemical agents that may result from industrial accidents, military stockpiling, war or a terrorist attack:

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