Despite decades of evidence on the toxic effects of lead battery recycling, companies opted not to act and blocked efforts to clean up the industry.

      • SaveTheTuaHawk@lemmy.ca
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        "we confirmed the mutagenesis observed using the supF reporter plasmid. DHA increased the mutation frequency, consistent with methylmethane sulfonate, a mutagen and clastogen. These data demonstrate DHA is a clastogen, inducing cell-specific genotoxicity and chromosomal instability. "

        I know, big words.

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          Yes, carcinogenic. Not “just as” carcinogenic.

          I am a biochemist. These are not big words to me. I actually read the findings section, not only the abstract.

          • CmdrShepard49@sh.itjust.works
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            Oh they’re “mystery chemicals” now? I thought you posted a study referencing a specific chemical.

            This exactly highlights my previous point about conflating cigarettes with vaping. Now youre arguing “we dont even know what’s in them so they’re definitely harmful because look at how harmful this completely separate product is!” We’re supposed to just take your argument on faith despite your inability to even use the proper terminology all because this other inhaled product with completely separate chemicals and chemical reactions is bad for you.