CBC Doc Zone: The Disappearing Male

CBC Doc Zone recently ran a documentary on The Disappearing Male.

watch the episode (44 minutes)

This episode looks at how chemicals in our environment affect male development, fertility and reproduction. The falling male birth rate is a global phenomenon and is occurring in all species from frogs to humans. Beyond looking at chemicals in your home it also looks at heavily contaminated areas such as Sarnia, Ontario where the male birth rate has dramatically dropped by 50%. There is also a detailed look at the effects of Phthalates and Bisphenol A on human development

Phthalates: Are They Safe?

Chemicals called phthalates, found in soft plastic products we use every day, are so ubiquitous that traces of them can be found in everybody. Are they safe or harmful? Lesley Stahl of 60 minutes investigates.

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CBC Market Place - A Toxic Brew

CBC Marketplace ran an investigative report on household cleaners.




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Chemicals In Your Environment