It's official: Men really are the weaker sex

The Independent by Geoffrey Lean | Dec. 7, 2008 (News Report)
Evolution is being distorted by pollution, which damages genitals and the ability to father offspring, says new study.

The male gender is in danger, with incalculable consequences for both humans and wildlife, startling scientific research from around the world reveals.

The research – to be detailed tomorrow in the most comprehensive report yet published – shows that a host of common chemicals is feminising males of every class of vertebrate animals, from fish to mammals, including people. Full Story »

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Topics: Biology, Women, Science, Pollution, Environment, Wellness
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Posted by: Posted by Leo Romero - Dec 6, 2008 - 11:34 PM PST
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Edited by: Dwight Rousu - Dec 7, 2008 - 4:39 PM PST
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 by Dwight Rousu - Dec. 7, 2008

The article should serve as a major alarm. Many independent sources are quoted, with alarming indications from all niches of the biosphere. Well written.

All estrogen active chemicals and wastes should be closely regulated and contained. All suspect chemicals should undergo new safety testing for ... More »

Wildlife and people have been exposed to more than 100,000 new chemicals in recent years, and the European Commission has admitted that 99 per cent of them are not ... More »

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 by Leo Romero - Dec. 6, 2008
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 by Marius Chitosca - Dec. 7, 2008

Quite a rich article that synthesizes a large number of studies on sexed life feminisation, including human, during the last 50 years, due to large-scale usage of deregulated chemicals. Would have been useful to give more details on the legal status of intended actions.

It's amazing to find out how many chemicals are not properly regulated and documented for use. One more hint at how much chaos lies at the heart of ... More »

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