It's official: Men really are the weaker sex

Evolution is being distorted by pollution, which damages genitals and the ability to father offspring, says new study.

The male gender is in danger, with incalculable consequences for both humans and wildlife, startling scientific research from around the world reveals.

The research – to be detailed tomorrow in the most comprehensive report yet published – shows that a host of common chemicals is feminising males of every class of vertebrate animals, from fish to mammals, including people. Full Story »

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Dwight Rousu
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by Dwight Rousu - Dec. 7, 2008

The article should serve as a major alarm. Many independent sources are quoted, with alarming indications from all niches of the biosphere. Well written.

All estrogen active chemicals and wastes should be closely regulated and contained. All suspect chemicals should undergo new safety testing for genetic effects.

Wildlife and people have been exposed to more than 100,000 new chemicals in recent years, and the European Commission has admitted that 99 per cent of them are not adequately regulated. There is not even proper safety information on 85 per cent of them. Many have been identified as “endocrine disrupters” – or gender-benders – because they interfere with hormones.

Scientists warned yesterday that the mass of evidence added up to a grave warning for both wildlife and humans.

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