I have to wonder what the reaction would be if a study discovered a chemical endocrine disruptor, in a product millions of women use every day, that caused infertility in those women nearly 100% of the time. By the way, also suppose it sometimes caused blood clots, bleeding, hypertension depression and even death...

For any fans of NPR's Fresh Air radio show (although with Dave Davies doing the interview today, not Terri Gross), today's interview with the author of a new book on plastics is relevant to this topic. Although not specifically about BPA, the discussion does inform us about the potential issues around plastics like BPA.

The segment is half an hour long and can be listened to online here.

"I have to wonder what the reaction would be if a study discovered a chemical endocrine disruptor, in a product millions of women use every day, that caused infertility in those women nearly 100% of the time. By the way, also suppose it sometimes caused blood clots, bleeding, hypertension depression and even death..."

That's not the issue -- the only issue is how much money can be made from it.

Cynical Sue

I'm with ya sister.....


The BPA and other chemical issues will be debated for years to come. We are not fully aware of what is going into our bodies. I believe it boils down to people truly "picking their poison."

This is a good observation and admittance of ignorance regarding media hype. The tests were done on rats and at levels 10000 times then could ever be leached out of a bottle in a lifetime. But if it makes you happy that is all that matters.
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Science is a way of determining and defining truth. Any scientist will also point out that the truths are always both provisional and partial. One small study, or even a dozen, with less than flawless methodology doesn't do much more than suggest how you want to focus the next experiment.