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Thorough review of the gay frogs claim.
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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
Gay Frogs: A Deep Dive
2.2M views · Oct 7, 2020 · 34:39 · 2 HN recommenders · 5 mentions · discussed 2021–2023
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.
Why Hacker News points people here: Cited as support for the claim that chemicals affect amphibian sex and as an example of corporate influence over regulation.
“(this whole video is a gem, but ~13:30 is the relevant bit)”HN comment, 2023
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“(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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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)
“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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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.
Example of regulatory capture over toxic chemicals.
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Another example of what is possibly blatant regulatory capture over toxic chemicals in american water supplies: this video
Covers EPA approval of Atrazine against scientific advice.
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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