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Gay Frogs: A Deep Dive

Name: Gay Frogs: A Deep Dive
Description: A long video essay on the claim that chemicals such as atrazine are feminizing frogs. It covers the science, the EPA and the role of chemical companies.

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2 HN users recommended this explainer2 months2021–2023 score 2

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Cited as support for the claim that chemicals affect amphibian sex and as an example of corporate influence over regulation.

A long video essay on the claim that chemicals such as atrazine are feminizing frogs. It covers the science, the EPA and the role of chemical companies.

“(this whole video is a gem, but ~13:30 is the relevant bit)” (HN, 2023)

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@eurasiantiger Jul 2022 Recommends

on HN thread Review of 17α-ethynylestradiol in water across 32 countries: Estrogenic effects

As ridiculous as it is, this one is very likely true. For a thorough review, see ”Gay Frogs: A Deep Dive” by Oki’s Weird Stories: [this video]

Thorough review of the gay frogs claim.

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@richbell Dec 2023 Recommends

on HN thread Inert pesticide ingredients in may be more toxic to bees than scientists thought

It's even worse: the chemical companies also get to dictate what science is allowed to be considered. [this video] (this whole video is a gem, but ~13:30 is the relevant bit)

Shows chemical companies shaping what science is considered.

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@jpeter Apr 2021 Cites it

on HN thread Human-monkey chimera embryos created in lab

The frog one isn't far from the truth: [this video] If you spout out every random conspiracy theory you know, some of the things you say will be true.

Supports the gay frogs claim as true.

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@Hammershaft May 2021 Cites it

on HN thread Study finds alarming levels of ‘forever chemicals’ in US mothers’ breast milk

Another example of what is possibly blatant regulatory capture over toxic chemicals in american water supplies: [this video]

Example of regulatory capture over toxic chemicals.

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@richbell Mar 2023 Cites it

on HN thread ‘Forever Chemicals’ Deserve Far More EPA Scrutiny

It seems to me that the EPA has been totally captured by corporate interests. It's hard to listen to stories about decisions they've made, for example approving Atrazine[0] despite the protests of the scientific advisors, and have any confidence that they'll actually make a meaningful impact. [0] [this video]

Covers EPA approval of Atrazine against scientific advice.

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