Chemicals in Your Body, “The Next Big Environmental Issue After Global Warming”–
Submitted by Non-Toxic Kids
I recently came across an article in Newsweek called “The Chemicals Within”. It was filled with shocking statistics, quotes and studies about BPA, Phthalates, and PBDEs (flame retardants).
The article starts by describing a biomonitoring project where people’s blood and urine are tested for the presence of chemicals. And they found potentially harmful chemicals in all the people they tested, no matter where they lived (even in remote Alaska), in the categories of BPA, Phthalates and PBDEs. What really stopped me in my tracks was this quote, from a cosponsor of the study, Sharyle Patton of the group Commonweal. “Our babies are being born pre-polluted. This is going to be the next big environmental issue after climate change.”
Let that sink in.
Another topic discussed was the ancient Toxic Substances Control Act of 1976 where many chemicals were grandfathered in without much testing. “Scientists say we’re now awash in a chemical brew of hormone-mimicking compounds that didn’t exist 100 years ago.” the article states.
This paints a pretty clear, scary image, doesn’t it?
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This article is jam full of studies and solid, understandable information about BPA, Phthalates and PBDEs. It is worth a close read. Here is the link.
I am glad these issues are making their way into our national consciousness. It is high time for change, careful monitoring and more testing to be done to protect our most vulnerable. I only wish as I listened to the 20th democratic debate last night, that the candidates were asked something about environmental health, food safety, or environmental issues. I heard a comment on NPR that said the candidates (both parties) were asked by interviewers about the environment with about as much frequency as they are asked about alien encounters. I wish I was joking. The more articles published like this one in Newsweek will hopefully wake up our public and policy makers to the chemical cocktail we are testing on our children.
image: www.chemicalbodyburden.org
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