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[-] NocturnalMorning@lemmy.world 9 points 2 years 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?

[-] TheEntity@kbin.social 9 points 2 years ago

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

[-] Player2@sopuli.xyz 4 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

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

[-] EatYouWell@lemmy.world 1 points 2 years 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.

[-] Sneptaur@pawb.social 8 points 2 years ago

Could you link those studies then?

[-] TheOakTree@lemm.ee 1 points 2 years ago
[-] Sneptaur@pawb.social 1 points 2 years 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.

[-] monotrox@discuss.tchncs.de 3 points 2 years 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).

[-] Cylusthevirus@kbin.social 0 points 2 years ago

I see this as an absolute win.

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