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re: Cancer rates in SWLA
Posted on 2/8/16 at 1:53 pm to redstick13
Posted on 2/8/16 at 1:53 pm to redstick13
You're talking thousands of feet below ground. C'mon now.
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Posted on 2/8/16 at 1:54 pm to Nawlens Gator
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the environmental pollution today is not nearly as bad as in the past.
correct
and natural attenuation has taken care of most of the historical releases
Posted on 2/8/16 at 1:54 pm to redstick13
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Rice required lots of water and lots of questionable chemicals spread by airplane into potential water sources
And this rice is not only eaten by people in SWLA. So if there are pollutants being ingested, it would spread to everywhere that rice is being sent. (Although SWLA people sure do love them some rice)
Posted on 2/8/16 at 1:57 pm to redstick13
quote:I learned recently that Louisiana rice has some of the highest rates of arsenic. What it means, I haven't quite figured out yet.
My grandfather was a rice farmer.
Posted on 2/8/16 at 1:57 pm to ThatMakesSense
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I'm not debating the point of industrial pollution. I'm more in defense on the side of agricultural pollutants from farmers. Which is what this guy seems is the problem.
No shite chemical corps fricked the area up with waste.
I could absolutely be wrong but this specific area is an agricultural one. There is no petrochemical history in this particular area.
Why does this small agricultural area miles to the east have such a high rate of cancer when you have the chemical dumps of Westlake and Sulphur nearby?
Posted on 2/8/16 at 1:59 pm to redstick13
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Why does this small agricultural area miles to the east have such a high rate of cancer when you have the chemical dumps of Westlake and Sulphur nearby?
has cancer ever been linked to genetics?
Posted on 2/8/16 at 2:03 pm to Salmon
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has cancer ever been linked to genetics?
None whatsoever that I can connect. It's all over the map.
Posted on 2/8/16 at 2:04 pm to redstick13
Posted on 2/8/16 at 2:07 pm to Salmon
I have no intention of stirring up a Flint, Michigan conspiracy. Just looking to bounce some discussion. I've seen enough in this part of our state to make me wonder. Appreciate the opinions.
Posted on 2/8/16 at 2:08 pm to redstick13
It's called Cancer Alley
Posted on 2/8/16 at 2:10 pm to redstick13
as someone who has collected groundwater and soil samples all over this state, I haven't seen anything widespread that would cause any worries
very localized areas (like an acre), sure, but nothing that should affect large populations of people
very localized areas (like an acre), sure, but nothing that should affect large populations of people
Posted on 2/8/16 at 2:15 pm to Salmon
Appreciate your knowledgeable feedback. No offense but I'll take my chances in Colorado.
Posted on 2/8/16 at 2:16 pm to redstick13
I'd guess 95% of the cases are self-inflicted
Posted on 2/8/16 at 2:16 pm to redstick13
CO has plenty old mines (heavy metals) and O&G, no?Posted on 2/8/16 at 2:19 pm to redstick13
Lets not forget that the chemicals being applied are in very minute ratio mixed with water.
I cant speak to aerial applications with perfect knowledge, but for ground applications it's very common to see 2-4 oz of chemicals being added with water to spray a concentrate of 50 gallons per acre.
You can extrapolate if necessary.
I cant speak to aerial applications with perfect knowledge, but for ground applications it's very common to see 2-4 oz of chemicals being added with water to spray a concentrate of 50 gallons per acre.
You can extrapolate if necessary.
Posted on 2/8/16 at 2:21 pm to Salmon
Coal and heavy metal for sure.
At least our shite runs downstream to Las Vegas.
At least our shite runs downstream to Las Vegas.
Posted on 2/8/16 at 2:24 pm to redstick13
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is an area of Louisiana which was had a thriving rice industry. Rice required lots of water and lots of questionable chemicals spread by airplane into potential water sources.
Rice can be high in arsenic
Posted on 2/8/16 at 2:24 pm to Hammertime
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I'd guess 95% of the cases are self-inflicted
Contaminated groundwater enemas right?
Posted on 2/8/16 at 2:31 pm to CCTider
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because of a fosgene leak that sent an infant me to the hospital for a few days
How big of a Phosgene leak?
Posted on 2/8/16 at 2:43 pm to redstick13
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OT's thoughts?
Have you called her yet?
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