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We have studies showing that sperm count is lowered by microplastics. We might actually have a reproductive crisis on our hands in the future. But, hey, its cheap, so why not right?
Fortunately reproduction is going to be the smallest of our concerns when the planet starts boiling.
Indeed. If anything, this side effect will be a benefit for humanity in the medium term
Humanity can definitely last a very long time if the temperature starts rising. It might require us to move underground, but we'll survive. But, humanity can't survive without creating more humans.
Could you link those studies then?
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7967748/
Ah yes, BPA, which I had already addressed.
For example, bisphenol A (BPA), a plasticizer used for the synthesis of phenol resins, polyacrylates, polyesters, epoxy resins, and polycarbonate plastics, is used for the production of drink and food packaging, and in case of high temperature exposure or pH variation (e.g., washing in washing machines, food heating into the microwave, contact with acid foods) leaches into wastewater, contaminates foods and beverages, thus representing both ecotoxicological and health risks
Other than BPA, there is still not much evidence regarding negative health effects. BPA is in the process of being banned even in many US states, and many companies have already moved away from it because of these health effects. Other plastics seem not to have the same effect.
https://gprivate.com/686le
Go fuck yourself
rofl it's not gore. It's a LetMeGoogleThatForYou link
It’s not gore or anything. It’s just extremely snarky.
Well, looking up something on Google is very easy. I know when I want to know something, I don't expect a stranger to spoon feed me information that takes a few seconds to pull up.
If you disagree with a person's point, you're more than welcome to refute it with your own evidence.
The person I was responding to was saying “we have studies stating that…” but they failed to link the studies. That’s not my fucking problem.
It's your problem if you want that information. This isn't a formal debate, so no one is under any onus to provide sources for their arguments.
If the other user doesn't want to provide sources, I won't really be convinced. That's me giving them a chance to back up what they were saying, which someone else did. You can stop policing what people say on here now, thanks.
That's a you problem. If you disagree with their position, you're more than welcome to provide evidence to the contrary.
But don't pretend that it's nothing but pure lazyness to ask for a source without making any attempt to find one yourself.
I think it’s a you problem to be bothered by it tbh. Grow up?
I think it has been shown that certain plastic softeners (e.g. phatalates) cause fertility issues, some of that might be included in microplastics but plastic itself I have not seen anything (And these specific softeners can be banned and are already mostly banned in the EU).
I see this as an absolute win.