• NocturnalMorning@lemmy.world
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    11 months ago

    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?

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      11 months ago

      Fortunately reproduction is going to be the smallest of our concerns when the planet starts boiling.

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        11 months ago

        Indeed. If anything, this side effect will be a benefit for humanity in the medium term

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        11 months ago

        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.

        • Lexi Sneptaur@pawb.social
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          11 months ago

          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.

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            11 months ago

            I don’t dare to click it because I have seen gore twice the last few weeks due to Lemmy, but I kind of want to know what it is.

              • EatYouWell@lemmy.world
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                11 months ago

                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.

                • Lexi Sneptaur@pawb.social
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                  11 months ago

                  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.

                  • EatYouWell@lemmy.world
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                    11 months ago

                    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.

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      11 months ago

      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).