EARTHSC 2WW3 Lecture Notes - Lecture 7: Stillbirth, Suncor Energy, Asthma
25 Dec 2015
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Workers exposed to benzene, propane, a lot of toxic chemicals. From 1984 to 1993 (more girls than boys), to 2003 (almost double the number of girls than boys) Started in the great lakes, on the birds: we observed abnormal embryonic development in fish and birds, now we"re seeing it among humans. About 500 chemicals mimic the hormonal system: if hormonal disruption occurs at certain life stages (i. e. embryonic), it can have an enormous impact on their life. But there"s no other water source around the area . Apparently??: an organization that measures toxic chemicals in air and water in sarnia. Sarnia water association openly shares their data (apparently?) Sarnia: highest rate of pollution-rated deaths in ontario: high miscarriage, asthma, learning disability, birth ratio, skin problems, 51 or 132 women have had at least one miscarriage or stillbirth (39% -- meanwhile 25% is normal ) They need industrial and provincial involvement and get finances.
