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brianlux
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No shit Sherlock:
http://www.commondreams.org/headline/2013/12/17-2
Study: Chemicals Linked to Cancer, Birth Defects in Water Near Fracking Hotspots
Report author: 'More than 700 chemicals are used in the fracking process, and many of them disturb hormone function'
The controversial oil and gas extraction process known as "fracking" employs dangerous chemicals linked to cancer, birth defects, and infertility that then contaminate ground and surface water and may expose populations near sites to direct health risks.
So finds a study released Monday in The Endocrine Society's journal Endocrinology, in which U.S. scientists analyzed surface and ground water samples from Garfield County, Colorado—a fracking hotspot that is home to over 10,000 natural gas wells—focusing on "sites with drilling spills or accidents," according to an announcement of the findings.
The scientists discovered that samples near drilling sites contained "moderate to high" levels of endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs)—which can alter the functioning of the endocrine system and are linked to cancer, birth defects, infertility and other disorders.
"We found more endocrine-disrupting activity in the water close to drilling locations that had experienced spills than at control sites. This could raise the risk of reproductive, metabolic, neurological and other diseases, especially in children who are exposed to EDCs," said one of the study's authors, Susan C. Nagel, PhD, of the University of Missouri School of Medicine.
Samples taken from the Colorado River, which collects drainage from fracking sites, also had "moderate levels" of EDCs.
"More than 700 chemicals are used in the fracking process, and many of them disturb hormone function," said Nagel. "With fracking on the rise, populations may face greater health risks from increased endocrine-disrupting chemical exposure."
The findings follow a February study from United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) and the World Health Organization (WHO), which finds that endocrine-related illnesses are increasingly posing a threat to global public health due to the increase of synthetic chemicals in the environment.
http://www.commondreams.org/headline/2013/12/17-2
Study: Chemicals Linked to Cancer, Birth Defects in Water Near Fracking Hotspots
Report author: 'More than 700 chemicals are used in the fracking process, and many of them disturb hormone function'
The controversial oil and gas extraction process known as "fracking" employs dangerous chemicals linked to cancer, birth defects, and infertility that then contaminate ground and surface water and may expose populations near sites to direct health risks.
So finds a study released Monday in The Endocrine Society's journal Endocrinology, in which U.S. scientists analyzed surface and ground water samples from Garfield County, Colorado—a fracking hotspot that is home to over 10,000 natural gas wells—focusing on "sites with drilling spills or accidents," according to an announcement of the findings.
The scientists discovered that samples near drilling sites contained "moderate to high" levels of endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs)—which can alter the functioning of the endocrine system and are linked to cancer, birth defects, infertility and other disorders.
"We found more endocrine-disrupting activity in the water close to drilling locations that had experienced spills than at control sites. This could raise the risk of reproductive, metabolic, neurological and other diseases, especially in children who are exposed to EDCs," said one of the study's authors, Susan C. Nagel, PhD, of the University of Missouri School of Medicine.
Samples taken from the Colorado River, which collects drainage from fracking sites, also had "moderate levels" of EDCs.
"More than 700 chemicals are used in the fracking process, and many of them disturb hormone function," said Nagel. "With fracking on the rise, populations may face greater health risks from increased endocrine-disrupting chemical exposure."
The findings follow a February study from United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) and the World Health Organization (WHO), which finds that endocrine-related illnesses are increasingly posing a threat to global public health due to the increase of synthetic chemicals in the environment.
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we take many chemicals and rub them all over our bodies largest organ, every day.
and then wonder why cancer is so prevalent.
Who does THAT?
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I think he's refering to soap while taking a shower but not sure.
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Oh... okay.
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What dangerous chemicals linked to cancer are in my bar of Ivory? The same ones used for fracking?
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"Based on the analysis given in U.S. Patent No. 3,933,780 , the composition of Ivory Soap was determined to be:
12.8% Lauric Acid,
7.5% Myristic Acid,
0.6% Myristoleic Acid,
21.8% Palmitic Acid,
3.7% Palmitoleic Acid,
13.6 % Stearic Acid,
31.6% Oleic Acid,
3.1% Linoleic Acid, and
5.2% Other (includes C6-C10).
All these acids are as their sodium salts. The numbers are probably plus or minus 3% and vary with the species of animal rendered for tallow, and the time of year that either the tallow, or coconut oil was obtained. The mixture is optimized for cleaning. The coconut oil (cocoate) has C12-C14 sodium salts that give a good lather, but are not very good for cleaning. The tallowate is not good for lather, but is very good for soil removal. The acids are shown in their cis form. There can be some isomerization to trans, during processing. The ivory soap bar may also contain some glycerin, sodium chloride, and water. Taken as a whole, the average molecular weight of the sodium salts is 281 grams/mole. A wikipedia article discusses fatty acids."
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I forget...which one of these chemicals are used in fracking and causing cancer in us?
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