‘Under the sea, out of mind’ has turned into a ticking time bomb
From 1947 until 1961, one of the biggest environmental crimes of the past century was taking place right under our noses. Now, in 2022, this reckless action has proven to have major health implications — like cancer — not just for wildlife, but potentially for humans.
For nearly 15 years, Montrose Chemical Company was dumping barrels of DDT and acid sludge into the ocean just off the coast of Los Angeles near Santa Catalina Island. The estimated number — originally believed to be around 27,000 — now tops 500,000 barrels and covers an area much larger than the city of San Francisco.
"Sea lions are getting cancer at alarming rates due to DDT in their diet, and women that are two generations removed from DDT exposure are still facing significant health threats."
This is nuts. I have never heard of this. I can't believe this actually is happening in this day and age. WTF?????
ReplyDeleteI sure hope that that company is going to be held responsible for the clean-up, and the fine through the ass with fines. Bastards. Another example of humans not caring what they do affecting others and the atmosphere as long as it doesn't affect them directly.
ReplyDeleteHeavens only knows what eles goes on under our noses we don't even know about.
Mistress - I think we'd be pretty disgusted if we knew.
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