Monsanto and PCBs

Posted by michael on Wednesday January 2, 2002 @06:32PM from the three-eyed-fish dept.

blamanj writes: "While this story isn't about the gadgetry that typically appeals to /.ers, it's worth a look. The Washington Post has acquired documents showing how a Monsanto Corp. PCB plant polluted a small town in Alabama with full knowledge of what it was doing. Their own tests showed that when fish were placed into a local stream, "Their skin would literally slough off." They showed no concern for the residents, only about potential expensive regulations or bad publicity. Why is this relevant? Well, Monsanto is currently one of biggest proponents of GM (genetically modified) foods." Very thorough investigative article about how a corporation reacts when a profitable business line is threatened, or a cautionary tale about wonder technologies, take your pick.

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Re:Still I ask why is it relevant? by RevRigel · 2002-01-02 19:18 · Score: 0, Offtopic

You should check out Neal Stephenson's Zodiac. The main plot of the article is centered around aggregious PCB pollution in Boston harbor and a conspiracy to genetically engineer bacteria to cover it up.
Well, actually... by Kymermosst · 2002-01-02 21:21 · Score: 1, Offtopic

actually, Printed Circuit Boards ARE toxic... they contain fiberglass embedded in epoxy, and as we all know, prolonged exposure to fiberglass dust is believed to cause lung cancer.

The rule... when cutting them, use a dust mask.

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