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Gay Frogs: A Deep Dive

Gay Frogs: A Deep Dive

Oki's Weird Stories
2 HN recommenders · discussed 2021–2023
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About this video

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 it appears in the archive

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

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eurasiantiger · 2022-07 · rec

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: [VIDEO]

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richbell · 2023-12 · rec

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

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jpeter · 2021-04 · reference

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

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Hammershaft · 2021-05 · reference

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

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richbell · 2023-03 · reference

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] [VIDEO]

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