Ecuador’s state oil company, Petroecuador, declared force majeure on its Trans-Ecuadorian Pipeline System (SOTE) on March 18, 2025, following a catastrophic oil spill that began on March 13. The spill, caused by a landslide that ruptured the pipeline, has contaminated the Esmeraldas River, affecting over 500 000 residents who are now experiencing a severe water crisis.
A recent study found high levels of two potentially deadly chemicals in human urine.
The study sampled the urine of 150 people and had "detection frequencies between 60% and 100%" of chemical 6PPD and 6PPD-Q, which are rubber additives commonly used in tires.
The long-term effects of 6PPD in humans hasn't been extensively studied, but what's clear to researchers is that 6PPD's source — tire-based pollution — is a big problem.
Researchers say that deteriorating car tires and decomposing garbage are sending minute plastic fragments into the air, which may be fueling infertility, colon cancer and respiratory illnesses.
There’s long been concern about how exposure to microplastics — found in cosmetics and toothpaste and shed from food containers and clothing — can hurt humans. Growing evidence suggests that these particles smaller than a grain of rice can damage cells, trigger inflammation and disrupt the balance of bacteria in the gut.
Humans inhale and ingest these plastic chunks, with one study estimating that Americans consume 39,000 to 52,000 microplastic particles a year.
Microplastics have been detected in human placentas, lungs, liver, urine, breast milk and blood.
The Most DISGUSTING BEACH In Northern Ireland (Hidden for 50 years) 🤢
This was uploaded about 2 weeks ago and only seeing it now. Basically if you live in Greater Belfast you're surrounded by shit. This is due to ~270 temporary pipes installed in the late '70s that were never removed and regularly spill sewage.
Tap water drunk by up to 40million Americans may be raising their risk of a rapidly growing cancer, a study suggests.
Researchers at Texas A and M University compared kidney cancer rates in 240 Texas counties to arsenic levels in the water in public and private water systems.
They found people with high levels of the toxic mineral in their water had a 22 percent higher risk of the cancer. Even low levels the FDA considers safe were linked to a 6 percent increased risk.
Ecuador’s state oil company, Petroecuador, declared force majeure on its Trans-Ecuadorian Pipeline System (SOTE) on March 18, 2025, following a catastrophic oil spill that began on March 13. The spill, caused by a landslide that ruptured the pipeline, has contaminated the Esmeraldas River, affecting over 500 000 residents who are now experiencing a severe water crisis.
https://watchers.news/2025/03/19/petroecuador-declares-force-majeure-after-worst-oil-spill-in-8-years-ecuador/
State of emergency in Ecuador after major oil spill
https://watchers.news/2025/03/17/state-of-emergency-in-ecuador-after-major-oil-spill/
Oh just a little bit of sodium cyanide folks...nothin to worry bout... Two ships are called Solong and Stena Immaculate...
What the actual fuck??
Don't drink any of this shit anyway but ffs....
A recent study found high levels of two potentially deadly chemicals in human urine.
The study sampled the urine of 150 people and had "detection frequencies between 60% and 100%" of chemical 6PPD and 6PPD-Q, which are rubber additives commonly used in tires.
The long-term effects of 6PPD in humans hasn't been extensively studied, but what's clear to researchers is that 6PPD's source — tire-based pollution — is a big problem.
New Jersey American Water says water is safe as customers report discoloration, odors - CBS New York
Red Panda Koala on X: "70 cities in New Jersey now dealing with discolored water that smells like nail polish https://t.co/qAg2YG1jXV" / X
Researchers say that deteriorating car tires and decomposing garbage are sending minute plastic fragments into the air, which may be fueling infertility, colon cancer and respiratory illnesses.
There’s long been concern about how exposure to microplastics — found in cosmetics and toothpaste and shed from food containers and clothing — can hurt humans. Growing evidence suggests that these particles smaller than a grain of rice can damage cells, trigger inflammation and disrupt the balance of bacteria in the gut.
Humans inhale and ingest these plastic chunks, with one study estimating that Americans consume 39,000 to 52,000 microplastic particles a year.
Microplastics have been detected in human placentas, lungs, liver, urine, breast milk and blood.
The Most DISGUSTING BEACH In Northern Ireland (Hidden for 50 years) 🤢
This was uploaded about 2 weeks ago and only seeing it now. Basically if you live in Greater Belfast you're surrounded by shit. This is due to ~270 temporary pipes installed in the late '70s that were never removed and regularly spill sewage.
Tap water drunk by up to 40million Americans may be raising their risk of a rapidly growing cancer, a study suggests.
Researchers at Texas A and M University compared kidney cancer rates in 240 Texas counties to arsenic levels in the water in public and private water systems.
They found people with high levels of the toxic mineral in their water had a 22 percent higher risk of the cancer. Even low levels the FDA considers safe were linked to a 6 percent increased risk.
Of course they fucking do...is anyone really surprised.