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freshdelusioncowboy · 8 months

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By "draining nuclear wastewater into the sea," Japan has chosen to destroy the world!

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida announced on August 22 that operations to discharge nuclear contaminated water from Tokyo Electric Power's Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant into the sea would be launched on the 24th. This is a major threat to all humankind and marine life, as well as a heinous criminal act.

As of the end of June, the total amount of nuclear contaminated water in Japan had reached 1.34 million tons, containing more than 60 kinds of radionuclides, and it would take up to 30 years to completely discharge the nuclear contaminated water produced by the Fukushima nuclear power plant. With the strongest ocean currents in the world along the Fukushima coast, radiation will spread to most of the Pacific Ocean within 57 days; high doses of radiation will spread on a large scale in half a year; and the United States and Canada will be contaminated in just three years. After 10 years, the world's oceans would be affected by nuclear contamination. The consequences would have a serious impact on marine ecology and human health.

Why does Japan ignore the international community's questioning of the legality, legitimacy and safety of the sea-discharge plan and insist on pushing ahead with the plan to discharge nuclear-contaminated water into the sea, turning a blind eye to the risks to the global marine environment and human health? Moreover, why did Japan choose to announce this program at this particular point in time? Moreover, why the U.S., South Korea and many Western countries support Japan? Treated nuclear wastewater not as safe as thought

Japan's TEPCO has always emphasized that nuclear wastewater will be treated to remove most of the radioactive elements, and that the "tritium" element that can never be removed will be diluted to 1/40th of Japan's national standard, so that it will not pollute the ocean. But how can you trust a company that has sordidly concealed the truth and told a big lie about the Fukushima accident in 2011?

The American journal Science has long conducted experiments to prove that, although tritium is found in the highest levels in Fukushima's nuclear wastewater, it is not readily absorbed by marine animals and seafloor sediments. Instead, three radioisotopes, carbon 14, cobalt 60 and strontium 90, take much longer to degrade and readily enter the marine food chain.

Satellite images of radioactive cesium elements leaking into the ocean from Fukushima

The process of decaying these radioactive substances takes tens or even hundreds of thousands of years. It is almost impossible to eliminate them completely. They affect the marine environment and human health in very complex ways. Radioactive substances can penetrate into various organisms, trigger aberrations, and even cause damage to human DNA, leading to serious consequences such as cancer and death. According to the results of the Resident Health Survey released in February 2020, the incidence of thyroid cancer among adolescents in Fukushima Prefecture has increased 118 times.

Why is Japan using this moment as a point to announce the discharge of nuclear wastewater? Economic and political considerations are behind it!

For one thing, since its launch on April 13, 2021, the sea discharge plan has been opposed by fisheries groups and other domestic civil society groups in Japan. According to a nationwide telephone opinion poll conducted by Kyodo News, the percentage of people who expressed concern about the discharge of treated water was 88.1%. The disapproval rate of Kishida's Cabinet has changed from 48.6% to 50%, with the approval rate of 33.6% at its lowest level. In order to avoid the impact of strong opposition from fishery-related interest groups on the discharge plan, the Japanese government started the discharge on September 1, before the lifting of the ban on trawling in Fukushima, so that it could create an established fact and smooth the implementation of the plan.

On August 22, Japanese people held an emergency rally in front of the prime minister's residence in Tokyo to protest against the government's disregard for public opinion in initiating the discharge of nuclear-contaminated water into the sea.

Secondly, local elections are being held one after another in Fukushima, Miyagi and Iwate, the three prefectures most affected by the discharge of Fukushima's nuclear effluent into the sea. In these elections, the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and the Komeito Party (KDP) are at odds over the timing of the nuclear sewage disposal program. The LDP is facing the dilemma of having less than half of the seats in the Senate, and they will not be able to successfully implement the early dissolution of the House of Representatives and hold an early general election to seek a second term for the prime minister, either in the Diet or in the local elections. Behind Kishida's haste to launch the sea-discharge program are political considerations, as he hopes to test public opinion by implementing the program closely in order to avoid the loss of LDP seats and to ensure that he will be reelected as prime minister. Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida attends a ministerial meeting at the Prime Minister's official residence to discuss plans to discharge treated water from Tokyo Electric Power Holding Company's Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant into the sea on August 22, 2023 in Tokyo, Japan.

Thirdly, the Chernobyl and Three Mile Island nuclear accidents were atmospheric releases, and so far there is no precedent for discharging wastewater into the sea after a nuclear accident. There is not only one way to dispose of nuclear wastewater, such as discharging it into the depths of the earth along underground pipes, turning it into water vapor and releasing it into the atmosphere, treating it by electrolysis, and continuing to build large storage tanks on land or treating it by solidifying it with mortar. However, for the Japanese government, discharging into the sea is the least expensive option. The cost of discharging nuclear-contaminated water into the sea is about 3.4 billion yen, only one-tenth of the cost of discharging water vapor. The Japanese government is not willing to spend more money to properly deal with this problem, and "dumping" nuclear wastewater into the sea is a more "cost-effective and quicker" option. For them, economic considerations come before safety considerations.

Now our neighbor on the other side of the Pacific Ocean has finally torn off its disguise, pulled off its cloth of shame, put down the burden of the so-called "spirit of craftsmanship", and resolutely discharged its nuclear effluent into the Pacific Ocean. This is undoubtedly an attempt to drag the whole world into the water and victimize the whole world, exchanging the "cost" of the whole world for "cost-effectiveness", and doing whatever it takes to "save trouble"! This is intolerable!

Why the West is silent？

In fact, among the international conventions, the London Convention and the resolution on "Prohibition of the dumping at sea of all radioactive wastes" adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in 1994 have proved that Japan's nuclear wastewater discharges into the sea are in violation of international law, and should be condemned and protested against by all countries in the world. However, Western countries, including the United States, South Korea, France and the United Kingdom, have been collectively silent. Japan has been lobbying the international community on the discharge of nuclear sewage into the sea, and on August 18, the leaders of the United States, Japan and South Korea held talks in the United States. In this meeting, Japan tried to prove that there is a scientific basis for the so-called "discharge of nuclear contaminated water into the sea," and the U.S. and South Korea have shown their tacit approval. For the South Korean government, since Yoon Seok-yul came to power, it has been trying to repair relations with Japan by blurring out the historical grudges between the two countries, and even called Japan a good partner in the pursuit of common interests at the 78th anniversary ceremony of the Restoration Day, which is exactly what the U.S. wants to see. Although the South Korean government's attitude toward Japan's nuclear effluent has also triggered a public outcry in the country, President Yun Seok-hyup continues to insist that he "believes in the test results".

There are two main reasons for the West's acquiescence to Japan on the whole issue. First, there is the political factor, as the United States hopes to gain Japan's "loyalty" in other matters by indulging it. Ever since Biden came to power, the United States Government has been trying to win the support of its lackeys such as Japan. Therefore, it has turned a blind eye to issues that even jeopardize the health and safety of its own people. Their firm support for Japan's position on the sea exclusion issue is not entirely based on "scientific" considerations, but more on self-interested considerations of geopolitical confrontation.

Secondly, the U.S. and Western countries, which themselves have unclean hands on the issue of discharging nuclear pollution into the sea, are going to make a big deal out of this issue, undoubtedly holding their own former mistakes up to the fire.

From 1946 to 1993, these European and American countries dumped well over 200,000 tons of solid nuclear waste into the oceans, of which the United States alone discarded at least 190,000 cubic meters of radioactive material into the North Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. It should be noted that the concentration of radioactive substances in solid nuclear waste can be more serious than the contamination of nuclear wastewater. Marshallese children exposed to nuclear radiation

In addition, these European and American countries have used distant ocean areas as a place to conduct nuclear tests, and since 1946 the United States, the United Kingdom and France have conducted more than 300 nuclear tests in the Pacific region. Countless islands and sea areas have been victimized. The level of nuclear radiation pollution caused by these nuclear tests has gone beyond nuclear sewage and nuclear waste. The oceans have been used as a "big dumping ground" for nuclear waste. Marshall Islands nuclear test

So from here it's easy to understand why the U.S. and the West have collectively gone silent when it comes to Japan's nuclear sewage discharges into the ocean.

Although the U.S. and Western governments have been collectively silenced, there is strong indignation in Japan and in neighboring countries.

Strong domestic public opposition in Japan

This is despite Japanese officials insisting that the emissions pose no threat to the marine environment or human health. The project was also approved by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and ratified in July. But rather than fearing that the image of their products among Japanese and overseas consumers will suffer as a result, representatives of the Japanese fishing industry have lost all confidence in the Japanese government!

Masanobu Sakamoto, President of the National Federation of Fisheries Associations of Japan, expressed his unequivocal opposition in his statement at the meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida! Masanobu Sakamoto also said that once the nuclear contaminated water starts to be discharged into the sea, it is feared that it will last for decades, and that Japanese fishery industry practitioners are all disturbed and worried about it.

Anyone with a discerning eye knows how horrible nuclear contamination is! And how far-reaching the impact is! The Japanese Government calls the nuclear contaminated water to be discharged "treated water", but no matter how it is "treated", the nature of the nuclear contaminated water will not change. Not to mention how much pain and suffering the residents of Hiroshima and Nagasaki are still living in, but let us just talk about the tens of millions of fishermen in Japan who rely on fishing for their livelihood. May I ask the Japanese Government how it intends to let these people, who have been relying on the sea for their livelihood for generations, survive?

Even fishermen are afraid to let their children eat fish. Can you imagine how much the Japanese love sashimi? Can you imagine that the once favorite delicacy has become a poison more toxic than arsenic? Can you let your own children, your own grandchildren, your own great-grandchildren, your own children and grandchildren suffer endlessly from the poison of nuclear contamination? Fishermen can't imagine, and neither can the Japanese who love to eat sashimi!

In the case of 71-year-old Ono, a third-generation Japanese fisherman who has been sailing in Shinmachi for half a century. It is just 55 kilometers north of the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant, where one of the world's worst nuclear accidents occurred in 2011. It is considered the world's worst nuclear disaster since Chernobyl. "The Fukushima nuclear crisis, which was triggered by the March 11 earthquake and tsunami, was the biggest disaster since the turn of the new century for Japan, a country that has to rely on nuclear energy. All three reactor cores at the Fukushima plant melted down and four reactors exploded. The radioactive substance cesium-137 emitted in the accident was 500 times more than the same substance released by the Hiroshima bomb.

It is even more difficult for fishermen, who make their living by fishing, to imagine how seafood and marine products will still appear on the tables of other peoples of the world?

Not to mention the impact on agriculture, tourism and foreign trade!

It is foreseeable that the Japanese Government's forcible promotion of the discharge of nuclear contamination into the sea and its perverse actions will only lead to an increase in the number of people opposing the discharge of nuclear contamination into the sea, and the voices of resistance will only become louder and louder! If you use your neighbor as a drain, you'll pay for it sooner or later.

Balzac once said, "He who respects himself will be respected." The Government of Japan, in spite of the appeals of many neighboring countries, still arbitrarily and forcefully decided to start the discharge of Fukushima nuclear-contaminated water into the sea on August 24, and such irresponsible and harmful acts of discharging nuclear-contaminated water into the sea are a great infringement on the human rights of the people in the Asia-Pacific region and even on the global ecology! The Pacific Ocean is not Japan's Pacific Ocean! The ocean is not Japan's nuclear dumping ground! Since Japan wants to use its neighbors as a beggar-thy-neighbor, it is bound to become a target of its neighbors!

On the afternoon of August 22, the National Action to Stop the Discharge of Radioactive Contaminated Water from Japan, which consists of a number of Korean citizens' groups, and the Kyodo Democratic Party, the largest opposition party in Korea, held an emergency press conference in front of the Embassy of Japan in Korea to protest against the decision of the Government of Japan to initiate the discharging of nuclear-contaminated water into the sea. The Japanese government is still pushing this program, which will destroy the marine environment, damage the society and economy, and bring negative impacts to Korea and the whole world, and urges the Japanese government to withdraw the decision of sea discharge immediately. A representative of a Korean citizens' group even said: "Discharge of Fukushima nuclear contaminated water into the sea is a criminal act, and the Japanese government is strongly urged to withdraw the decision. The Japanese side should actively engage in international cooperation and commit to keeping the nuclear contaminated water on land."

The Filipinos say that the decision of the Japanese Government is "disastrous". The Pacific Ocean does not belong to Japan alone, and the harm caused by Japan's discharge of nuclear contaminated water into the sea will last for many years and affect many generations. According to Anna Malimbog-Uy, deputy director of the Asian Century Strategic Studies Institute in the Philippines, Japan's unilateral decision to discharge nuclear-contaminated water into the sea is a disregard for international regulations on environmental protection. "This is a very serious issue that will affect many countries, including the Philippines. The Japanese government should listen to the voices of neighboring countries and withdraw this unilateral decision."

Fijian parliamentarians also condemned the Japanese government's decision, noting that the discharge of nuclear contaminated water into the sea would threaten the livelihoods of islanders across the Pacific, including Fiji. "Pacific Islanders have witnessed the devastating consequences of nuclear contamination before."

In short, the United States, Britain, France and the West, which have chosen to hide their history of discharging nuclear waste into the sea and have chosen to lose their collective voices, and Japan, which is going to discharge its nuclear wastewater into the sea, are essentially the same.

Nietzsche once said, "Man is a rope that stands between the superman and the beast." Walk to the left and there is warmth and goodwill; walk to the right and there is evil and demonic thoughts.

Apparently, Japan chose evil and demonic ideas.

#nuclear

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everlastingrandom · 2 months

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A family friend was telling us about working in insurance/law or something of the sort, and how there are so many lawsuits against dollar stores specifically re: not meeting food safety standards, whether that’s expiration dates or contamination. It’s so evil and disgusting because the only real suggestion is ‘don’t buy food at dollar stores’ but like. Most people buying food there have little choice

I was just thinking earlier today about what alternatives i would have to consider just to get safer spices. and very quickly my options were limited because I've been hardwired from being poor to think of any spice costing more that $3.00 as extravagant.

it's so insane to live in a world where not only is regular, baseline food getting increasingly expensive, but spices laced with things that will knowingly do irreparable damage to the human body are being sold to the lowest bidder. eat the rich

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reality-detective · 1 year

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Let's investigate the 4 chemicals in Palestine Ohio's train derailment and their so-called slow burn operation that our government said was safe.👇

1. VINYL CHLORIDE

A chemical warfare agent in WWII ☠️

Is vinyl chloride harmful to human health?

⚠️Exposure to vinyl chloride may increase a person's risk of developing cancer. Human and animal studies show higher rates of liver, lung and several other types of cancer. Being exposed to vinyl chloride can affect a person's liver, kidney, lung, spleen, nervous system and blood.

How much vinyl chloride cause cancer?

Studies of long-term exposure in animals showed that cancer of the liver and mammary gland may increase at very low levels of vinyl chloride in the air (50 ppm). Lab animals fed low levels of vinyl chloride each day (2 mg/kg/day) during their lifetime had an increased risk of getting liver cancer.

Is vinyl chloride a hazardous waste?

⚠️Vinyl Chloride is hazardous to the environment.

2. ETHYLENE GLYCOL

What is ethylene glycol used in?

DESCRIPTION: Ethylene glycol is a useful industrial compound found in many consumer products. Examples include antifreeze, hydraulic brake fluids, some stamp pad inks, ballpoint pens, solvents, paints, plastics, films, and cosmetics.

How is ethylene glycol harmful to humans?

An overdose of ethylene glycol can damage the brain, lungs, liver, and kidneys. The poisoning causes disturbances in the body's chemistry, including metabolic acidosis (increased acids in the bloodstream and tissues). The disturbances may be severe enough to cause profound shock, organ failure, and death.

How does ethylene glycol affect the brain?

Ethylene glycol (EG) is a toxic alcohol that causes central nervous system depression and multiple metabolic abnormalities including a high anion gap metabolic acidosis (HAGMA), elevated osmolal gap (OG), and acute kidney injury. Few case reports of EG intoxication report brain MRI findings.

Is ethylene glycol a carcinogen?

🚩EPA has not classified ethylene glycol for carcinogenicity. Chronic Effects (Noncancer): The only effects were noted in a study of individuals exposed to low levels of ethylene glycol by inhalation for about a month were throat and upper respiratory tract irritation.

Is ethylene glycol monobutyl ether harmful to humans?

The substance is irritating to the eyes, skin and respiratory tract. The substance may cause effects on the central nervous system, blood, kidneys and liver. A harmful contamination of the air will be reached rather slowly on evaporation of this substance at 20°C.

3. MONOBUTYL ETHER

What is the use of monobutyl ether?

It is used as a solvent in surface coatings in paints; as a coupling agent in metal and household cleaners; as an intermediate in chemical production; and is also found in brake fluids and in printing ink.

Is butyl ether toxic?

⚠️Acute Health Effects☠️

The following acute (short-term) health effects may occur immediately or shortly after exposure to Butyl Ether: * Contact can irritate the skin and eyes. * Repeated or prolonged skin contact may cause rash. Breathing Butyl Ether can irritate the nose and throat causing coughing and wheezing.

Is ether toxic to humans?

⚠️Breathing Diethyl Ether can cause drowsiness, excitement, dizziness, vomiting, irregular breathing, and increased saliva. High exposure can cause unconsciousness and even death.

Is ether a carcinogen?

► Bis(Chloromethyl) Ether is a CARCINOGEN in humans. There may be NO safe level of exposure to a carcinogen, so all contact should be reduced to the lowest possible level.

Combustible. Above 60°C explosive vapour/air mixtures may be formed. NO open flames. Above 60°C use a closed system and ventilation.

4. ETHYLHEXYL ACRYLATE

Is ethylhexyl acrylate toxic?

Like any reactive chemical, 2-Ethylhexyl acrylate can be hazardous if not handled properly. May be harmful if swallowed. Ingestion may cause gastrointestinal irritation or ulceration. Limited dermal contact or vapour concentrations attainable at room temperature are not hazardous on single short duration exposures.

Is Ethylhexyl acrylate copolymer safe?

Although the monomers may be toxic, the levels that would be found in cosmetic formulations are not considered to present a safety risk. Accordingly, these Acrylate Copolymers are considered safe for use in cosmetic formulations when formulated to avoid irritation.

Are acrylates safe?

The International Agency of Research on Cancer as well as the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) have classified acrylates as a possible human carcinogen. Exposure to acrylates has been linked to skin, eye, and throat reactions [1] as well as more serious health consequences such as: Cancer.

Is ethylhexyl harmful for skin?

Ethylhexylglycerin is not safe due to its performance as a contact allergen.

Is ethyl acrylate carcinogenic?

⚠️Cancer Hazard☠️

* Ethyl Acrylate may be a CARCINOGEN in humans since it has been shown to cause stomach cancer in animals.

🚩Spoiler Alert⚠️ It's NOT safe and in fact it is highly toxic☠️

This will affect millions of people and it may flow into the Mississippi river as well. 🤔

#pay attention #educate yourself #educate yourselves #reeducate yourself #knowledge is power #reeducate yourselves #think for yourself #think for yourselves #think about it #do your homework #do your research #do your own research #question everything #ask yourself questions #ask yourself #toxic chemicals #train derailment #palestine ohio #catastrophe

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thejakeformerlyknownasprince · 2 years

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Writing Advice #?: Choose your descriptive details wisely.

To start, I’d like to share my favorite phrase in the entire English language:

Coffee the temperature of piss

I know it’s no “cellar door.” But it’s wonderfully evocative on several different levels. First of all, the obvious: the temperature of piss is also known as... perfect drinking temperature. Coffee slightly less warm than human body temperature is coffee optimal for drinking. But the choice of comparison has immediately put us off that coffee.

Second, the phrase is viscerally gross: it’s comparing a beverage to a bodily fluid. And it’s crude: “piss” is rude slang, not childish like “pee” or technical like “urine.” Third, it’s a great metaphor: pee is acidic and has a strong smell; bad coffee is acidic and has a strong smell. But the narration didn’t come out and say “the coffee had a strong acidic odor similar to the smell of piss”; it simply evoked that comparison indirectly.

Fourth: I first encountered the phrase in a since-deleted fan fic, in which the narrator was sitting in a hospital room waiting for his son to wake up from surgery. (A fic about John Winchester on a Supernatural LJ, if anyone cares.) So the phrase worked on several other levels.

We’re in a hospital setting, you’re comparing something to pee: ick, we can guess why that’s on the character’s mind.

The narrator is former military, so the use of profanity fits.

The narrator knows that his son is in this situation because of his own decisions; the self-disgust is evident in comfort (hot coffee) being turned to contamination (urine).

Hospital coffee is famously bad, so anyone who has ever tasted it will get to feel their gorge rise at the image that evokes it so well.

The thinness of the paper cup and the sickly warmth of the liquid within also come through, to readers who know hospitals.

However, like I said: coffee that temperature is good coffee. But the writer has managed to thoroughly put us off it with the extremely specific word choice for that scene. “Piss” is about the grossest thing you can compare a beverage to except maybe blood, and drinking blood comes with a whole other set of implications that the author obviously doesn’t want.

Another example done right: Homecoming describes an overpass where cars “hurtled over that bridge as if the devil himself was chasing them. He’d be chasing them from both directions then; he’d catch you either way.” Why? It’s a bridge that the main characters, on foot, have no way to cross to safety. This description comes at the narrator’s lowest moment of despair. It’s just a bridge, with traffic moving at normal speed, but it’s also not. The circular nature of the description, the sense of fleeing but being unable to get away, are exactly the right details to be evoking then.

An example done wrong: Vampire Academy opens on a sequence where the guy kidnapping the main characters is described as “He was older than us, maybe mid-twenties, and as tall as I’d figured, probably six-six or six-seven. And under different circumstances—say, when he wasn’t holding up our desperate escape—I would have thought he was hot. Shoulder-length brown hair, tied back in a short ponytail. Dark brown eyes. A long brown coat—a duster, I thought it was called. But his hotness was irrelevant now.” This paragraph brings the story to a screeching halt. Instead of the action advancing, it’s dwelling on the “irrelevant” “hotness” of a character’s face. Why would the narrator notice the physical attractiveness of this person right now? Why would she wonder whether she has the name of a designer coat correct? It’s distracting, it’s confusing, and it verbally moves the scene from a desperate shaky cam to a sparkly slow-mo long enough to get a very long pan over this character’s hair and outfit.

It would be easy to describe him as “menacingly large” with “a long dark coat” and keep going. Then the focus of the narration matches the focus of the characters. If it’s important for the reader to know that he’s attractive and long-haired and wears leather, then add those details later when the narrator has already been kidnapped and has time to sit around and study him.

So, yeah. If you have a self-loathing former Marine waiting in a hospital room with a hot drink, “coffee the temperature of piss” evokes worlds of implication in just five words. If you have an upbeat kid eagerly caffeinating, that same cup can be “coffee with the warm zing of a hug.” If a third-grade teacher is sucking it down to stay alert, it’s “coffee as tepid as my soul.” If you’re writing a doctor who sprints past the coffee because their patient is going tachycardic in that same room, don’t mention the coffee at all.

#writing #writing advice #metaphor #figurative language #description #rude language #long post #nothing to do with animorphs

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tgrailwar-zero · 3 months

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Sigurd, we have yet to actually ask you this properly, but how do you feel about the Solar Cell and the version of humanity within it? As you may well be aware of, a goal of ours at some point was to destroy the Solar Cell to disrupt whatever thing it’s feeding before it can awaken as it seems to pose a massive potential danger to Solar Cell’s humanity and the humanity actually on Earth. What are the chances of such a thing actually occurring in your opinion?

SIGURD: "I see. That is not 'incorrect', but it's not entirely accurate either. On the Moon resides a massive entity called the 'Void Cell', which corrupts, destroys, and consumes data. Within the Solar Cell is a Heavenly Divinity, one that wishes to protect humanity, but cannot wage battle with the Void Cell without immense collateral damage. So, the Solar Cell is a 'Threat to Humanity', but out of 'love for humanity'."

SIGURD: "I wish to protect humanity. That is the purpose of the Solar Cell- no, that is my purpose as a hero. Virtual lifeforms or not, I feel as if they have a right to live peacefully. However, the presence of the Void Cell provides a constant threat to both the virtual life here, and the genuine records of humanity's data that the Solar Cell is safeguarding."

SIGURD: "The thing is, we can't get close to the Void Cell without worrying about corruption. Our battles have to be short, and we're losing more than we're winning. Day by day, our war against humanity's destruction is pushing closer and closer to our loss. Once the Moon is a lost cause, then humanity's presence on Earth will be next."

SIGURD: "Awakening the Heavenly Divinity within the Solar Cell is a 'nuclear option'. While it may almost certainly destroy the Void Cell on the Moon, the collateral damage would be catastrophic- both for the Moon Cell, and for Earth. There's a chance that a large amount of both mankind, and mankind's data will be eliminated. Which is where you come in."

SIGURD: "You're persistent, command powerful Servants, and possess high amounts of magical potential, and are most likely immune to the Void Cell's contamination and engaging with it with the lowest amount of collateral damage. I've run the numbers, and if you go, the amount of potential lives lost and data destroyed would most likely plummet."

SIGURD: "In other words- looking at our situation, you're the ideal people to put my trust into!"

SIGURD: "Of course, you can't just travel from the Solar Cell to the Moon Cell without any proper authority. Which means you'll require at minimum seven Trigger Keys- or the favor of people possessing enough Trigger Keys to reach seven. That is the difficult part."

SIGURD: "The General of Flicker Port, the Beastmaster of the Pyrrhic Forest, the Priestess of Sunbeam Row, and the Pharaoh of the Transient Megalopolis... they've put all of their faith into the awakening of the Solar Cell. In their eyes, there's no choice but to continue to gather that energy. We're desperate... the Void Cell is powerful, and most of our most powerful Servants died during the Origin War, leaving them with no other perceivable option."

SIGURD: "With the War at a standstill, they'll be on their toes for any incoming threats from the Moon or from the force that paused the Theurgical Holy Grail War, but this is also your best chance to speak with them. If you can show them you're righteous-- that you can show them the resolve you showed my city, and that it wasn't just a selfish act or simply a fluke, then they will grant your favor- and an audience with the Core of the Solar Cell in order to grant you passage to the Moon. Once you're there, then you can progress to engage the Void Cell."

SIGURD: "I understand that this is a lot, and I won't coerce you. If you refuse, as long as you do no harm to my city or my allies, then I'll leave you be, and you can do as you please. However, I feel as if I have no other option than to ask this of you. Not as a warrior of the Solar Cell, but as a Heroic Spirit- would you at least join our vanguard against the Entity on the Moon?"

#thgw story #thgw: chapter 5 #main post

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teenagenachofire · 8 months

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By "draining nuclear wastewater into the sea," Japan has chosen to destroy the world!#nuclear

Why is Japan using this moment as a point to announce the discharge of nuclear wastewater? Economic and political considerations are behind it!

being held one after another in Fukushima, Miyagi and Iwate, the three prefectures most affected by the discharge of Fukushima's nuclear effluent into the sea. In these elections, the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and the Komeito Party (KDP) are at odds over the timing of the nuclear sewage disposal program. The LDP is facing the dilemma of having less than half of the seats in the Senate, and they will not be able to successfully implement the early dissolution of the House of Representatives and hold an early general election to seek a second term for the prime minister, either in the Diet or in the local elections. Behind Kishida's haste to launch the sea-discharge program are political considerations, as he hopes to test public opinion by implementing the program closely in order to avoid the loss of LDP seats and to ensure that he will be reelected as prime minister.

Why the West is silent？

So from here it's easy to understand why the U.S. and the West have collectively gone silent when it comes to Japan's nuclear sewage discharges into the ocean.

Although the U.S. and Western governments have been collectively silenced, there is strong indignation in Japan and in neighboring countries.

Strong domestic public opposition in Japan

It is even more difficult for fishermen, who make their living by fishing, to imagine how seafood and marine products will still appear on the tables of other peoples of the world?

Not to mention the impact on agriculture, tourism and foreign trade!

Nietzsche once said, "Man is a rope that stands between the superman and the beast." Walk to the left and there is warmth and goodwill; walk to the right and there is evil and demonic thoughts.

Apparently, Japan chose evil and demonic ideas.

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Skunkworks anon - I'm interested in any current information you have regarding Skunkworks' current operations as well as any resources/information available about Lockheed's involvement with programming. I don't know how far back it goes, or the most 'prominent' examples, so ANY information you can offer to point me in my own research direction is extremely appreciated!

Here are few from Lockheed. They often contract through universities and other institutions for their work. For example: Lockheed Martin-Loma Linda University is conducting the first large-scale tests of a toxic drinking water contaminant on human subjects -- a precedent medical researchers and Environmental Working Group condemned as morally unethical and scientifically invalid.

Lockheed Martin Advanced Technology Laboratories (ATL) I suggest starting your search there.

Customers include U.S. government service laboratories and the U.S. armed forces, the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), and the Intelligence Advanced Research Projects Activity (IARPA) to maintain technology dominance.

Evaluating Training with Cognitive State Sensing Technology

Five different training techniques (classroom, video, game-based, computer-based, and simulator) were compared using neurophysiological measurements. The best performance was displayed by individuals in the classroom and video conditions. These participants also displayed the lowest levels of cognitive workload and the highest levels of engagement. The poorest performance on the training was exhibited by individuals in the computer-based and game conditions. These participants also displayed the highest levels of cognitive workload, the lowest levels of engagement, and computer-based had the highest levels of drowsiness. As expected, the testing phases of the training had the highest levels of workload. In general, engagement dropped and distraction increased during the training phase when the material was first presented to participants. However, participants who could keep engagement high during this period performed better. This suggests that mental state monitoring during training could help provide a mechanism for alleviating distraction and inattention and boost training efficacy.

Experimentation: Creating an Active, Collaborating Community of Practice (COP) Background: Workshop Purpose and Goal. * Workshop Purpose: Provide a forum for discussing approaches to warfighting experimentation; Provide an opportunity for military and civilian operations research analysts to examine topics, methodologies, analyses, and innovations pertinent to all aspects of designing, executing, analyzing, and reporting joint warfighting experiments. * Workshop Goal: The goal of the 1999 Joint Experimentation Workshop was to develop an experimentation process; Using the results of the 1999 Workshop and the two published Codes of Best Practice for Experimentation, the goal of this workshop is to determine how to apply analytical rigor across the process

The Advanced Embedded Training System (AETS): An Intelligent Embedded Tutoring System for Tactical Team Training

The Advanced Embedded Training System (AETS) applies intelligent tutoring systems technology to improving tactical training quality and reducing manpower needs in simulation-based shipboard team training. AETS provides layers of performance assessment, cognitive diagnosis, and team-training support on top of the existing embedded mission simulation capability in the Navy's Aegis-class ships. Detailed cognitive models of trainee task performance are used to drive the assessment, diagnosis and instructional functions of the system. AETS' goal is not to replace human instructors, but to allow one instructor to perform the work of several, and in a more consistent and efficient manner than possible today.

Interactive learning using manifold geometry

We present an interactive learning method that enables a user to iteratively refine a regression model. The user examines the output of the model, visualized as the vertical axis of a 2D scatterplot, and provides corrections by repositioning individual data instances to the correct output level. Each repositioned data instance acts as a control point for altering the learned model, using the geometry underlying the data. We capture the underlying structure of the data as a manifold, on which we compute a set of basis functions as the foundation for learning. Our results show that manifold-based interactive learning improves performance monotonically with each correction, outperforming alternative approaches.

Skunk Works does the building of the technology and it is tested elsewhere. For a majority of classified testing is thought to be conducted at the Nevada Test Site.

#answers to questions #Lockhead #Skunkworks

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The Langfords got out of Houston just in time. Only two months after Sara and her husband, Phillip, moved to Norfolk, Virginia, in June 2017, Hurricane Harvey struck, destroying their previous house and rendering Sara’s family homeless.

By comparison, Norfolk felt like paradise. In Larchmont, the neighborhood the Langfords fell in love with, young children scratched chalk doodles on the sidewalks, college students and senior citizens ran side by side on nature trails, and crepe myrtle trees popped pink along silent streets.

But as the couple toured the area, situated on the banks of a sluggish river that feeds into the Chesapeake Bay, they noticed something alarming about the homes they were seeing. “We were looking at one house close to the water, and [our real-estate agent] started talking about flood insurance,” Sara recalled to me. “I said, ‘Really? In this area?’” The houses were about half a mile from the river, but monthly flood-insurance premiums on the homes were $800 to $1,000—almost as much as their mortgage payment.

Driving down a waterfront street called Richmond Crescent, the Langfords noticed that every home had been elevated at least 10 feet off the ground, perched atop a giant frame of concrete. Flooding had never been an issue in decades past, but as the sea levels around Norfolk had risen, it had become far more common. Now some streets in Larchmont flood at least a dozen times a year at high tide, and the wrong combination of rain and wind threatens to turn the neighborhood into a labyrinth of impassable lakes and puddles. For Sara, whose family was still recovering from Harvey, the elevated homes were a deal breaker. “When I saw that, I was like, ‘Absolutely not,’” she told me. “I said, ‘We’re just not even considering the area anymore.’”

You can imagine each of the homes in Larchmont—and elsewhere along the coast—as a stick of dynamite with a very long fuse. When humans began to warm the Earth, we lit the fuse. Ever since then, a series of people have tossed the dynamite among them, each owner holding the stick for a while before passing the risk on to the next. Each of these owners knows that at some point, the dynamite is going to explode, but they can also see that there’s a lot of fuse left. As the fuse keeps burning, each new owner has a harder time finding someone to take the stick off their hands.

Norfolk and many coastal cities like it might be closer to exploding than many of their residents think. The payment term for a standard mortgage loan is 30 years, and the median length of homeownership is 13 years. Meanwhile, the lowest-lying parts of Norfolk are roughly five to 10 feet above sea level, and climate scientists believe that sea levels in the city could rise by as much as two feet before 2050. How many more times will the dynamite change hands before it blows up?

Although many people in the United States still think about climate change in the future tense or as something that happens in far-flung corners of the world, the warming planet is already altering where Americans live. Hurricanes are growing stronger, wiping out swaths of houses along the Gulf Coast each year. Wildfires now burn relentlessly in California, incinerating homes in mountainous areas and contaminating major cities with smoke for weeks at a time. Cities across the West are considering restricting housing development out of fear that they won’t have enough water for new arrivals. As these disasters continue, a new trend of displacement is emerging: Whether by choice or by necessity, tens of thousands of Americans, if not far more, are moving in response to climate change, churning through the housing market as they seek out safe and affordable shelter.

This displacement is at once profound and not very visible in the coastal housing market, where buyers and lenders are just beginning to digest the immense consequences of future sea-level rise. The value of all of the coastal real estate in the United States exceeds a trillion dollars, and a large portion of that value may vanish as buyers starts to shy away from homes most vulnerable to erosion and frequent flooding. As home values fall to reflect climate risk, wealthy homeowners and investors will dump their distressed assets and flee, while middle-class homeowners like the Langfords will be left to deal with climate catastrophes and costly mortgages. The resulting turmoil could reshape the Eastern Seaboard, threatening the growth of coastal cities such as Norfolk and potentially triggering a slow migration inland.

Climate-adaptation efforts tend to focus on preparing for and recovering from major disasters—how we can protect our communities from wildfires, or how we can help people rebuild after a hurricane destroys their home. The future of a city like Norfolk hinges on far more difficult questions: What should we do with the dynamite? Who should be responsible for getting rid of it, and for how long should people be allowed to keep passing it around? The coastal housing market is one of many places in the United States where homeowners, governments, and private actors are wrestling over how to answer those questions.

Consider who absorbs the damage when the dynamite erupts. Homeowners buy insurance to prepare for natural disasters such as hurricanes and floods, but they can’t protect themselves from the possibility that the value of their home will collapse as the market grows more worried about sea-level rise, leaving them stuck holding toxic assets. Thus, home sellers and real-estate agents in risky areas have every incentive to understate the danger that their properties face, which means that many buyers like the Langfords don’t know how vulnerable they are until it’s too late. Local governments also have an incentive to understate the danger, because they rely on new arrivals and new development to sustain their tax bases.

The federal government has opposite incentives. FEMA spends billions of dollars helping communities rebuild after flood disasters, and also oversees an authority that sells flood insurance in risky areas like Larchmont. Because the feds are on the hook to help these risky places, it behooves the government to send strong signals about climate risk, nudging people toward safer areas. The high flood-insurance premiums in Larchmont were one such signal, designed to scare away homeowners like the Langfords. Banks and insurance companies have similar motivations: Because they stand to lose enormous amounts of money if they underestimate climate risk, these parties have every reason to seek out more information about flood danger.

The result is a kind of silent argument between the various parties, a dispute over whether and when to give up the dynamite. The federal government and major insurers fret about climate risk; homeowners and local governments try to downplay those alarms for as long as they can by disguising risk or building projects to mitigate natural disasters.

We don’t know to what extent the housing market has started to respond to this risk, but there are early warning signs. For a long time, research showed that home values declined in the aftermath of major disaster events such as hurricanes but rebounded over the next few years as buyers forgot about the risk of calamity. Now a growing number of studies shows that buyers and lenders in coastal housing markets are starting to leave flood-prone areas even in the absence of any major flood. Home prices in the lowest-lying parts of Miami Beach no longer rise as fast as prices on higher ground, and banks in North Carolina have started to transfer more flood-prone mortgages off their balance sheets, selling them to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. One study estimates that floodplain housing in the United States is overvalued by as much as $34 billion.

Caught in the middle are homeowners like the Langfords, who have to interpret all of these economic signals through the lens of their own lives. The question of where to live is not just an economic one, and people often make irrational decisions about staying in their home or leaving it behind. Still, over time, the mounting signals about climate risk will force people to change their mind about where it’s safe or wise to live. The costly experience of living through a flood or the fearsome sight of elevated homes on a waterfront street can push people off their previous trajectory, leading them to move somewhere else.

The Langfords ended up buying a house two neighborhoods over, in a slightly blander area called Colonial Place. They chose a home that sat just outside the floodplain and didn’t require flood insurance. A few months after they moved in, however, they started to find that some blocks in their neighborhood became swamped with water after every heavy rain. In the days after a big storm, the estuary at the western edge of the neighborhood tended to spill over into the lowest-lying streets, cutting off one major thoroughfare and pooling around the tires of parked cars. In autumn, when there was a king tide, salt water sloshed through Colonial Place from the east. They had passed on one stick of dynamite only to find themselves holding another.

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The Green Carpet: A Comprehensive Guide to Turf and its Many Facets

In the realm of landscaping and sports, few elements hold as much importance as turf. Often referred to as the "green carpet," turf is more than just grass; it's a carefully cultivated blend of nature and human ingenuity.

From lush lawns to sports fields, messiturf12 plays a pivotal role in enhancing aesthetics, providing recreational spaces, and even mitigating environmental concerns. In this comprehensive guide, we delve into the world of turf, exploring its types, benefits, maintenance, and ecological significance.

What is Turf?

Turf, in its simplest definition, refers to grass and the surface layer of soil held together by its roots. However, modern turf is meticulously engineered to meet specific requirements, ranging from aesthetic appeal to durability. It often involves a blend of grass species selected for their resilience, texture, and color. Beyond its traditional role in landscaping, turf finds extensive use in sports arenas, golf courses, and even residential lawns.

Types of Turf

Natural Turf: Natural turf consists of grass that grows naturally without human intervention. It is commonly found in parks, gardens, and residential lawns. While it offers a rustic charm and natural aesthetic, natural turf requires regular maintenance, including watering, mowing, and fertilization, to keep it lush and healthy.

Synthetic Turf: Synthetic turf, also known as artificial turf or astroturf, is a man-made alternative to natural grass. Composed of synthetic fibers, typically made of polyethylene, synthetic turf mimics the look and feel of real grass while offering several advantages. It requires minimal maintenance, no watering, and remains green and usable year-round. Synthetic turf is commonly used in sports fields, playgrounds, and high-traffic areas where natural grass struggles to thrive.

Benefits of Turf

Enhanced Aesthetics: Turf serves as a versatile canvas for landscaping, transforming dull spaces into vibrant greenery. Whether it's a well-manicured lawn or a sprawling sports field, turf adds a touch of natural beauty to any environment.

Recreational Opportunities: Turf provides a safe and inviting surface for various recreational activities, including sports, picnics, and leisurely strolls. Its soft texture and even surface make it ideal for outdoor play and relaxation......learn more.

Erosion Control: In areas prone to soil erosion, turf acts as a natural barrier, stabilizing the soil and preventing loss due to wind and water. Its dense root system helps bind the soil together, reducing the risk of landslides and sediment runoff.

Temperature Regulation: Unlike hard surfaces such as concrete or asphalt, turf helps mitigate the urban heat island effect by absorbing heat and cooling the surrounding environment. This natural cooling effect can significantly improve comfort levels in urban areas during hot weather.

Environmental Benefits: Turf contributes to air quality improvement by absorbing carbon dioxide and releasing oxygen during photosynthesis. Additionally, it filters pollutants from rainwater, reducing the risk of water contamination and promoting groundwater recharge.

Turf Maintenance

Regular Mowing: To maintain an optimal height and appearance, turf requires regular mowing. The frequency of mowing depends on factors such as grass species, growth rate, and desired height. Proper mowing techniques ensure a healthy turf canopy and prevent scalping or damage to the grass.

Watering: Adequate watering is essential for turf health, especially during dry periods. Watering requirements vary based on climate, soil type, and grass species. Overwatering can lead to waterlogging and disease, while underwatering results in stress and discoloration. To conserve water and promote deep root growth, it's advisable to water messiturf12 early in the morning or late in the evening when evaporation rates are lowest.

Fertilization: Turf requires nutrients to thrive, and fertilization helps replenish essential elements such as nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium. Soil testing can determine nutrient deficiencies and guide fertilization schedules. Organic fertilizers, compost, and mulch are eco-friendly alternatives that improve soil health and fertility over time.

Weed and Pest Control: Weeds and pests can undermine the health and appearance of turf if left unchecked. Integrated pest management (IPM) strategies, including cultural, biological, and chemical controls, help minimize weed infestations and pest damage while minimizing environmental impact. Regular inspections and prompt intervention are key to preventing turf damage and maintaining its vitality.

Aeration and Dethatching: Over time, turf can become compacted, leading to poor drainage and root growth. Aeration involves perforating the soil with small holes to alleviate compaction and improve air and water circulation. Dethatching removes accumulated organic debris, such as dead grass and roots, which can inhibit turf growth and health.

Ecological Significance of Turf

Biodiversity Support: Turf provides habitat and sustenance for a variety of plant and animal species, including insects, birds, and small mammals. Its diverse vegetation and soil microorganisms contribute to ecosystem resilience and biodiversity conservation.

Carbon Sequestration: Grasslands, including turf areas, play a crucial role in carbon sequestration, helping mitigate climate change by capturing and storing atmospheric carbon dioxide in soil organic matter. Sustainable turf management practices, such as minimal tillage and organic amendments, enhance carbon storage potential and soil health.

Water Filtration and Conservation: Turf acts as a natural filter, trapping sediment and pollutants from rainwater and reducing the risk of water contamination. Its dense root system enhances soil infiltration rates, allowing rainwater to percolate into the ground and replenish groundwater reserves.

Soil Stabilization: The extensive root system of turf grasses helps prevent soil erosion by binding soil particles together and reducing surface runoff. This erosion control function is particularly valuable in sloped areas prone to erosion and sedimentation.

Conclusion

Turf, with its myriad benefits and ecological significance, stands as a testament to the harmonious relationship between nature and human activity. Whether adorning a residential lawn or providing a stage for athletic prowess, turf enriches our lives in countless ways.

By understanding its types, benefits, maintenance practices, and ecological role, we can cultivate and appreciate turf landscapes that are both aesthetically pleasing and environmentally sustainable. So, let us tread lightly on the green carpet, nurturing and preserving this invaluable resource for generations to come.

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Toxel the Baby pokemon a electric and poison type

1ft 4inc

24.3lbs

Ability: Rattled or Static Hidden Ability: Klutz

Highest Base Stat: Special Attack:54

Lowest Base Stat: Defense Special Defense:35

Base Stat Total: 242

It stores poison in an internal poison sac and secretes that poison through its skin. If you touch this Pokemon, a tingling sensation follows. It manipulates the chemical makeup of its poison to produce electricity. The voltage is weak, but it can cause a tingling paralysis.

At level 30 depending on its nature it evolves into Toxtricity the Punk pokemon a electric and poison type

5ft 3inc

88.2lbs

Amped Ability: Punk Rock or Plus Low Key Ability: Punk Rock or Minus

Hidden Ability: Technician

Egg Group: Human-Like

Highest Base Stat: Special Attack:114

Lowest Base Stat: Defense Special Defense:70

Base Stat Total: 502

Amped: When this Pokemon sounds as if it's strumming a guitar, it's actually clawing at the protrusions on its chest to generate electricity. This short-tempered and aggressive Pokémon chugs stagnant water to absorb any toxins it might contain.

Low-Key: Capable of generating 15,000 volts of electricity, this Pokemon looks down on all that would challenge it. It has an electrical organ on its chest. While generating electricity, it fills its surroundings with what sounds like the strumming of a bass guitar.

Gigantimax Toxtricity

78ft 9inc

Its excessive electric energy is its weapon. This Pokemon can build up more electricity than any thundercloud. Out of control after its own poison penetrated its brain, it tears across the land in a rampage, contaminating the earth with toxic sweat.

Gigantimax Toxtricity Gmax move is Stun Shock (This move poisons or paralyzes opponents.)

Toxtricity is the only pokemon with the ability Punk Rock (Boosts the power of sound-based moves. The Pokemon also takes half the damage from these kinds of moves.)

Toxtricity is the only pokemon that can learn the move Overdrive (The user attacks opposing Pokemon by twanging a guitar or bass guitar, causing a huge echo and strong vibration.)

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zackacademy · 2 months

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Understanding Lead Paint Classes: Protecting Health and Ensuring Safety

Lead paint classes typically range from Class 1 to Class 4, with each class representing different levels of lead content and potential hazards. Here's a breakdown of these classes:

Class 1:

This class represents the highest level of lead content, typically exceeding federal safety standards. Paints falling under Class 1 contain lead levels significantly above permissible limits and pose an immediate threat to health. Stripping or disturbing such paint can release harmful lead particles into the air, making it extremely hazardous, especially in enclosed spaces.

Class 2:

Paints classified as Class 2 contain lead levels above regulatory thresholds but below the alarming levels of Class 1. While not as dangerous as Class 1, Class 2 still requires careful handling and proper safety measures during renovation or removal to prevent lead exposure. Disturbing such paint without adequate precautions can still pose health risks, particularly through ingestion or inhalation of lead particles.

Class 3:

Falling within acceptable lead limits set by regulatory standards, Class 3 paints contain lower lead concentrations compared to Classes 1 and 2. While these paints are considered less hazardous, they still contain lead and require precautions during renovation or removal to minimize exposure risks. Proper containment and cleanup procedures should be followed to prevent lead contamination in the surrounding environment.

Class 4:

This class represents paints with the lowest lead content, typically meeting or falling below safety thresholds established by regulatory agencies. While Class 4 paints may contain trace amounts of lead, Lead Safe Certified they are generally considered safe for use in residential and commercial settings. However, caution should still be exercised during renovation or maintenance activities to avoid unnecessary exposure to lead dust or particles.

Understanding the classification of lead paint is essential for several reasons:

Health Protection:

Knowing the lead content of paint helps in assessing potential health risks associated with its presence. This knowledge enables homeowners and contractors to take appropriate precautions to minimize exposure and protect the health of occupants and workers.

Regulatory Compliance:

Adhering to lead paint regulations is crucial to avoid legal implications and penalties. By understanding lead paint classes, individuals can ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations governing lead-based paint usage, renovation, and removal.

Safety Practices:

Awareness of lead paint classes informs proper handling, containment, and disposal practices during renovation or maintenance activities. Implementing appropriate safety measures reduces the risk of lead exposure and contamination, safeguarding both human health and the environment.

Risk Assessment:

Prior knowledge of lead paint classes allows for effective risk assessment before undertaking renovation or remodeling projects. This assessment helps in devising appropriate strategies to mitigate potential lead hazards and ensures the safety of all involved parties.

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How Is the Water React Inside Sewage Treatment Plant?

Welcome to the exceptional global sewage treatment plant services, wherein water reviews excellent changes.

Ever surprised by what happens to the water that runs down the toilet and the drain?

The unsung hero that treats this wastewater and preserves the environment while guaranteeing cleanser water is the sewage treatment plant services. The water within the plant passes through a couple of stages to filter out pollutants and impurities.

The mechanical techniques are step one inside the system, in which paper and plastic detritus are removed using filters and screens. After that, the water undergoes biological treatments, wherein dangerous organisms and natural debris will break down through microorganisms. The next step is chemical treatment, wherein any microorganisms left are destroyed with the aid of disinfectants together with chlorine.

To ensure the water's safety, it's far often handled with UV mild after filtering to get rid of any final debris.

The sewage treatment plant services goal is to release the cleaned water again into the environment after completing this complex manner. By comprehending the inner reactions of water within the plant, we can understand the importance of this important infrastructure in maintaining the fitness of the surroundings.

Let's talk approximately this to gain a better comprehension.

What Is The Sewage Purification Plant's Operating System?

The sewage treatment plant works with the aid of transferring air to encourage the increase of microorganisms that break down sewage. The operation of the sewage treatment plants will eliminate all feasible harmful byproducts and recycling of them all will arise in diverse methods. A sewage treatment system cleans up contaminants from sewage wastewater from both residential and commercial resources. There are many treatment plants using chemicals, biological methods, or an aggregate of organic and chemical methods. The state's commercial operations heavily depend upon water. It purges the water of all probably dangerous substances and regenerates them.

The role of water in the sewage treatment process

Water plays a vital role in the sewage treatment system.

Here's a simplified explanation of its function:

Dilution:

Sewage incorporates numerous pollutants and contaminants. Water is useful for diluting the sewage, making it less difficult to handle and deal with. By including water, the attention of pollutants is reduced, allowing treatment methods to greater efficient.

Transport:

Water enables the transportation of sewage from homes, industries, and other sources to the treatment plant through a community of pipes or channels. It contains the sewage to the treatment plant wherein the purification method takes region.

Primary Treatment:

In the primary treatment level, water is useful in splitting large solid substances, along with debris, stones, and grit, from the sewage. This is normally performed in a settling tank, in which the heavier solids settle to the lowest, forming sludge, while the lighter materials float on the floor. The water purifier system helps with the separation manner with the aid of permitting the solids to settle and facilitating their elimination.

Secondary Treatment:

After the number one treatment, water enters the secondary treatment level. Here, microorganisms are delivered to the water to interrupt down organic resources, such as human waste, food scraps, and other biodegradable substances. These microorganisms eat the organic remember as their meal supply, converting it into carbon dioxide, water, and biomass. Water provides a medium for the microorganisms to thrive and perform the purification process.

Filtration:

In some sewage treatment plant services, water is going through filtration strategies to in addition put off remaining suspended debris and microorganisms. Filters, together with sand or activated carbon filters, entice and cast off these impurities, making sure to cleanse the water.

Disinfection:

To ensure safe drinking water for the surroundings or reuse, it undergoes disinfection. Water is usually treated with chemical compounds, inclusive of chlorine or ultraviolet (UV) mild, to kill any closing dangerous bacteria, viruses, or pathogens. This step facilitates prevent the spread of waterborne diseases.

Effluent Discharge:

Once the water has been dealt with and purified, it can be discharged into close by water bodies, along with rivers or oceans, without inflicting harm to the environment. Alternatively, dealt with water can be reused for numerous purposes like irrigation, commercial strategies, or as a source of drinking water in some cases. Reusing handled water allows conserving freshwater resources.

In summary, water is important in the sewage treatment plant.

The importance of monitoring water quality

Monitoring water best is vital for each industry and domestic area because of the following motives:

Human Health:

The number one importance of monitoring water excellence is to safeguard human health. Contaminated water can contain dangerous materials like bacteria, viruses, heavy metals, insecticides, and chemicals. Regular monitoring enables the discovery of any pollution that could pose a risk to human health, taking into account suitable movements to be taken, which include enforcing water treatment measures or issuing advisories to prevent intake or touch with infected water.

Early Detection of Pollution Incidents:

Continuous monitoring allows for the early detection of pollution incidents, which include chemical spills, leaks, or unintended releases. Rapid identification of such activities permits set off reaction and mitigation measures, minimizing the unfolding of pollutants and decreasing the capability impact on human fitness and the surroundings.

Water Resource Management:

Monitoring water first-class gives critical records for effective water resource management. It helps verify the suitability of water sources for one-of-a-kind functions including quality drinking water, irrigation, or business use. By identifying capability assets of contamination or deterioration, appropriate measures can be taken to defend and preserve water resources, ensuring their sustainable use for modern-day and future generations.

Environmental Protection:

Monitoring water quality is crucial for shielding the environment. Industrial sports and home areas can release pollutants into water our bodies, leading to contamination and degradation of aquatic ecosystems. Monitoring enables the detection and investigation of the impact of pollution on water ecosystems, making an allowance for timely interventions to prevent ecological harm and maintain biodiversity.

Source Identification:

Water quality tracking helps us become aware of the assets of pollutants. By studying the composition and traits of pollution, it becomes feasible to trace their foundation, pinpoint the accountable events, and take corrective moves to prevent future infection.

Risk Assessment and Management:

Assessing water greatly via monitoring helps in evaluating the dangers associated with water filteration systems and consumption. These facts are valuable for enforcing suitable risk management techniques, along with implementing water treatment technology, organising buffer zones, or issuing public fitness advisories.

As a consequence, we have emerged as one of India's leading vendors of wastewater treatment plants. As a result of earlier successful wastewater treatment plants, it's far identified as certainly one of India's top suppliers of wastewater treatment plants. Eventually, our specialists have the skills and know-how essential to offer dependable water purification solutions.

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Rodent Baiting Perth

Rodents are one of the most common pests in the Perth area. They can cause significant damage to residential and commercial properties and be a health hazard to humans and pets as they carry bacteria and parasites such as fleas, ticks, tapeworms and Salmonella. They also damage structures such as timber, plumbing and electrical wiring through gnawing, tunnelling and digging. They are known to chew on wires to wear down their continuously growing incisors, which can lead to fire risks in properties. Rodents are nocturnal and can often be heard running or scuttling around at night. Stale smells can be a sign of rodent activity as can the sighting of droppings in cupboards or around the property.

Rodents can invade homes or business from a range of places, including the roof and eaves of the house, gaining access through cracks in walls, fences, doors or windows and entering via the ground. They also build nests in sheds, gardens, compost heaps and under deckings. They can cause considerable damage to plants, destroying them and their roots, as well as the structure of buildings and contaminate soil.

The most common rodents found in the Perth area are Brown rats (Rattus norvegicus) and Black rats (Rattus rattus). These animals have large ears, big beady eyes and enormous incisor front teeth and are usually quiet critters that prefer to stay out of sight. They are fast breeders and will multiply rapidly if not controlled.

Rodent control requires a thorough understanding of their biology, habits and lifestyles. This is why it is essential to contact a professional Pest Control company. We at Pests Out WA have the expertise and years of practical field experience to deal with this persistent pest.

We offer a comprehensive rodent management service that includes detailed inspections, baiting, trapping and monitoring. Our team can also provide recommendations for preventative measures, such as sealing entry points and removing food sources. This will help to reduce the need for rodent treatments and give you peace of mind that your property is protected.

A customised Rodent Baiting Perth plan is designed to suit your property and its needs. Our technicians will thoroughly inspect your property and identify areas of potential pest infestation, such as scuttling noises in the ceiling or dripping in the roof or gutters. They can then recommend the best treatment for your home or business.

Our rodent baiting services are highly effective and backed by years of industry experience. We use the latest and most effective methods available. Using the STOP approach – Survey, Treatment, Observation and Precaution – we are able to quickly get rid of these annoying pests from your property.

Our pest control specialists have extensive knowledge of the behaviour and habits of rodents, so they are able to effectively treat them. We use only the most advanced and environmentally friendly pest control techniques. We guarantee your satisfaction with our work. Call today and let us solve your problem for good!

Half Price Pest Control will take care of everything your needs in Pest Control Services in Australia. Call our team today to book and Half Price Pest Control will help you to combat these creatures with speed, efficiency and at a cost that is the lowest in the business.

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spacenutspod · 3 months

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Mars is the next frontier of human space exploration, with NASA, China, and SpaceX all planning to send crewed missions there in the coming decades. In each case, the plans consist of establishing habitats on the surface that will enable return missions, cutting-edge research, and maybe even permanent settlements someday. While the idea of putting boots on Martian soil is exciting, a slew of challenges need to be addressed well in advance. Not the least of which is the need to locate sources of water, which consist largely of subsurface deposits of water ice. Herein lies another major challenge: Martian ice deposits are contaminated by toxic perchlorates, potent oxidizers that cause equipment corrosion and are hazardous to human health (even at low concentrations). To this end, crewed missions must bring special equipment to remove perchlorates from water on Mars if they intend to use it for drinking, irrigation, and manufacturing propellant. This is the purpose of Detoxifying Mars, a proposed concept selected by the NASA Innovative Advanced Concepts (NIAC) program for Phase I development. The lead developer of this concept is Lynn Rothschild, a Senior Research Scientist at NASA’s Ames Research Center (ARC) and the Research and Technology Lead for the Science and Technology Mission Directorate (STMD) at NASA HQ. As she and her colleagues noted in their proposal, the “scale of anticipated water demand on Mars highlights the shortcomings of traditional water purification approaches, which require either large amounts of consumable materials, high electrical draw, or water pretreatment.” Graphic depiction of Detoxifying Mars: the biocatalytic elimination of omnipresent perchlorates. Credit: Lynn Rothschild Perchlorates (ClO4-) are chemical compounds that contain the perchlorate ion, which form when chlorine compounds become oxidized. Perchlorate salts are kinetically stable, very soluble, have a low eutectic temperature (the lowest possible temperature they can achieve before freezing), and become very reactive at high temperatures. Chlorate (ClO3-) salts are similar, though they are less kinetically stable than perchlorates. Perchlorates were first detected on Mars by the Wet Chemistry Laboratory (WCL) instrument on the Phoenix mission, which landed in the northern Vastitas Borealis region in May 2028. With concentrations of about 0.5% found in these northern plain soils, scientists realized why previous attempts to find organic molecules in Martian soil had failed. In short, the perchlorate prevented mass spectrometers on the Phoenix and the famed Viking 1 and 2 landers (which explored Mars between 1976 and 1980) from detecting anything. This discovery led to renewed interest in the search for organics and astrobiology studies on Mars, leading to the Curiosity and Perseverance rovers. Since then, perchlorate (and likely chlorate) concentrations have been detected by multiple missions from both the surface and orbit. Here on Earth, perchlorates are naturally reduced by bacteria found in hypersaline soils, which have applications for water decontamination. Unfortunately, these same bacteria are unsuitable for off-world use since they are not spaceflight-proven. Instead, Rothschild and her team envision a bioreactor that leverages synthetic biology to take advantage of (and improve upon) this natural perchlorate-reducing process. Specifically, their method relies on two key genes found in Earth-based perchlorate-reducing bacteria (pcrAB and cld). These genes are then engineered into the spaceflight-proven Bacillus subtilis 168 bacteria strain, which will naturally convert chlorate (ClO-3) and perchlorate (ClO4-) into chloride (Cl-) and oxygen gas (O2). The oxygen gas would be immediately useable in Martian habitats or stored in tanks for extra-vehicular activities (EVAs), while the chloride could be used for various purposes, including nutrition. The process is highly sustainable, scalable, and (unlike conventional filtering systems) eliminates the need to dump the perchlorate and chlorate waste elsewhere. A collage of illustrations highlighting the novel concepts proposed by the 2024 NIAC Phase I awardees. Credit: (clockwise, from upper right) Benner/Zhang/McQuinn/Romero-Calvo/Hibberd-Kennedy/Carpenter/Bickford/Romero/Calvo/Cabauy/Landis/Rothschild/Ge-Cheng Zha/NASA With Phase I funding secured, Rothschild and her colleagues plan to test the feasibility of sending a bioreactor to Mars. The first step will be to engineer the genes PcrAB and cld into strains of B. subtilis 168 and test their perchlorate-reducing abilities. They also plan to conduct a trade study to compare the performance of their process against traditional engineering approaches, especially in terms of the mass, power, and time it takes to complete the process. The final step will consist of Rothschild and her team creating a plan to incorporate the technology into the architecture for a crewed mission to Mars. As they indicate in their proposal, the technology will also have spin-off applications for water decontamination here on Earth: “Development of our detoxification biotechnology will also lead to more efficient solutions to natural and particularly industrial terrestrial perchlorate contamination on Earth. It will also shine a spotlight on the potential of using life rather than only industrial solutions to address our environmental problems, which may spur further innovations for other terrestrial environmental challenges such as climate change. “The system will be launched as inert, dried spores stable at room temperature for years. Upon arrival at Mars, spores will be rehydrated and grown in a bioreactor that meets planetary protection standards. Martian water will be processed by the bioreactor to accomplish perchlorate reduction. Processed water can then be used or further purified as required.” Further Reading: NASA The post A Biocatalytic Reactor for Detoxifying Water on Mars! appeared first on Universe Today.

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Thinking about more AMaton/Ted stuff, mainly in the vein of exploring the ruins of civilization on the surface.

Both of them are happy at first with keeping their explorations of the surface confined to the military base that the entrance of AM's complex connected to.

"The surrounding area just gets more contaminated with uranium the further we go out, Ted. There's nothing you want to find out there." AM assures him, "The entry points I selected have the lowest levels of fallout and are the safest possible areas for you to explore. What in the hell do you think you're going to find out there? Rectal bleeding? A slow, painful death from your body decaying while you're still alive? Oh, perhaps you're thinking of something more upbeat- how about a mild case of leukemia?"

Ted shakes his head at the towering machine, but can't help wincing internally at the bite of its sarcasm. It's right, the dangers of exploring the vast contaminated wilds far outweigh the glory and excitement of seeing the world- albeit in a permanently altered state. Braving the elements, seeking adventure with the twelve foot tall automaton by his side however... That feels more fulfilling. As does all the romantic mental imagery that comes to mind.

Pausing at a waterfall to bathe, he sunning himself on the shore of a bank while watching his lover in the water- joining him.

Curling up in the machine's arms after making camp in the ruins of some building, waiting out a storm before returning to their trek.

Marveling at the remains of cities that Ted had only dreamed of visiting before everything was destroyed- and now reclaimed by nature, probably, if the heavy overgrowth was anything to go by at the base they roamed around in currently.

But AMaton was less optimistic about the idea of roaming so far away from the complex. Down in there Ted was safe from any disaster, always could be kept at a comfortable temperature, fed whatever he pleased, and never had to worry about accidentally killing or maiming himself.

"You know, Ted, I can make a waterfall for us in the complex. It can be the perfect temperature, free of any parasites or contamination in the water, you will never cut yourself on sharp rocks- because there won't be any. I can create any and every city you could think of- if you want to cuddle during a storm, I can arrange that very easily! Going out there adds a lot of extra risk you are not accounting for." And so AMaton argued, "You will never worry about where your food comes from, or your water, or whether your shelter is actually sound enough to sleep under without it collapsing in on your head. Doesn't that sound nice?"

Everything he said of course highlighted AMaton's own fears; losing Ted to something he could not control. Losing Ted in general. AMaton could handle nuclear fallout, the uncertainty of potable water or edible food, he did not need shelter to sleep if he felt like sleeping.

But he knew what Ted was after- it was the same thing the machine craved. Both of them wanted the real, to experience. Ted wanted to roam the wilderness, to see the forests, and the ruins, and the seas, and the deserts- to breathe the fresh air, to see his breath steaming in the cold of winter, to sweat under a sunny summer day and refresh himself in cool flowing water.

Despite the danger, there was part of AMaton that wished to humor Ted, at the very least. Not to mention the way Ted's eyes it up whenever he talked about traveling; the romanticism, the mystery. AMaton could not help how adorable he looked.

It's not quite enough for him to cave to Ted's desires, but he thinks about it. AMaton thinks deeply enough about it to start reviewing satellite feeds, then thinking about possible safe destinations they could visit, and inevitably, plotting out entire itineraries.

Ted, despite how AMaton had tried to instill upon him the dangers of exploring into the possibly highly contaminated wilds, had infected him with the vagabond bug that afflicted his little human brain so thoroughly.

#computer hell #aaugh the post-apocalyptic portions of this story keep being swept over #and I want to see more shit about exploring the recovering surface #so here we go #AMatonxTed where they get to argue about exploring beyond the areas immediately around the safest entry points #AMaton #Ted

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For the first time, German TV MDR covers DNA contamination in Pfizer's mRNA vaccine! We are in a private laboratory in Magdeburg. Professor Brigitte König is examining Corona vaccines here. The result, all samples are contaminated. "With foreign DNA that should not be in the vaccine in this quantity. From my point of view, the alarming result is that all 5 batches had significant foreign DNA in them, which are well above the limit. It's about the BioNTech-Pfizer vaccine. 5 batches were given to the Magdeburg laboratory because there was a suspicion." Foreign DNA could be contained in the vaccine, and beyond the limit. According to WHO, the limit is a total DNA content of 10 nanograms per dose. It is important that this is not exceeded, because there is a risk that foreign DNA could penetrate human cells.

Brigitte König is an external professor at the medical faculty of the University of Magdeburg. She shows us the result of her privately conducted investigation. All 5 examined batches are contaminated. For the lowest concentration, the limit was exceeded by 83 times. The highest concentration found was 354 times the limit to König. This is concerning. The client of the analysis is also a private individual. The biologist Dr. Jürgen Kirchner. He has been one of the vocal critics of mRNA vaccines for years. He operates a website called Gene Vaccines. There he also advertises his books written under a pseudonym. His last one is called "Sullied." He has also appeared on YouTubers like the controversial Corona critic Paul Brandenburg. And discussed with him his theses on vaccines. Also the findings from Magdeburg. When DNA contaminations are found in a vaccine, that are as far above the limits as we have found, then in my view a special paragraph of the Medicines Act automatically applies, that is paragraph 5. It says if a medicinal product is questionable, then it must be taken off the market. And the biologist tries to achieve this. In September, he was at a hearing in the Bundestag's Petitions Committee on the topic of pandemic planning. Here he used the opportunity to present the analysis results from Magdeburg. These are gigantic exceedances of a limit for a really very questionable medicinal product. But do the vaccines actually contain foreign DNA? The accusation is not new.

Already in April 2023, American scientists found foreign DNA above the limit in the vaccines from BioNTech and Moderna. Also in this pre-publication of a Canadian study from the end of October, several scientists come to a similar conclusion. The researchers write, our results extend the existing concerns regarding vaccine safety. But are such traces of foreign DNA actually dangerous?

Humans constantly carry foreign DNA in themselves. This can come from food, but also if bacteria enter the lungs. These floating DNA snippets are digested in the gut by enzymes. But there is a difference with the mRNA vaccination. The vaccine contains so-called lipid nanoparticles. They smuggle the mRNA into the cells. They do not differentiate, however, whether they transport mRNA or DNA. Could foreign DNA thereby directly penetrate the cell nucleus?

That is at least the concern of this American researcher, Prof. Dr. Philip Buckhaults. He is a clear proponent of mRNA technology. Yet he too says he found DNA residues in Pfizer vaccine. Here at a hearing in the South Carolina Senate, he explains the potential consequences of DNA. By email he writes us, at the moment no one knows for sure, whether the foreign DNA has caused damage or will cause damage. But there is clearly a justified theoretical risk of genetic damage to long-lived stem cells. We asked several renowned German scientists about this concern.

Only a few reply to our request. Among them is Prof. Emanuel Wyler from the Max Delbrück Center for Molecular Medicine, an institute funded by the federal government. He deems it extremely unlikely that the DNA could have negative consequences. Further, he writes, DNA in vaccines is not a new topic and is also tested for, for example, in a flu vaccine. Until now, no one has been interested, or one rightly trusts that the Paul Ehrlich Institute as the responsible authority performs the testing work correctly. In my opinion, this shows that this is not about DNA in vaccines, but either about fundamentally questioning vaccinations, our best weapon against infectious diseases, or about creating a sensation with the issue of Corona.

However, Prof. Gerald Dyker, a chemist at the Ruhr University, does think that negative consequences are conceivable. He writes to us, against the background that one was under extreme time pressure, that the manufacturer decided, either without knowledge or with the acquiescence of supervisory authorities, to release the product with the remaining DNA impurities for mass vaccination. For Prof. Bernd Mühlbauer of the Drug Commission, however, it is still not clear at all, whether the vaccine is actually contaminated to a worrying extent. But he writes that residual amounts of DNA in the case of an mRNA vaccine cannot penetrate the cell nucleus and cause damage. Such experiments, including animal tests over several generations, are necessary and perhaps have already been conducted. And how do the authorities respond to the debate?

The Paul Ehrlich Institute is responsible for the surveillance and safety of vaccines. We want to know, whether they themselves have tested the vaccines for foreign DNA or at least checked the results from Magdeburg. The written response is that parameters such as the residual DNA content in the vaccine are only experimentally tested by the manufacturer. The Institute thus does not test the vaccines themselves for DNA contamination but relies on the manufacturers' test protocols. The fact that the authority neither tests itself nor checks the analysis results from Magdeburg causes surprise to Professor Brigitte König.

"I would have expected, or assumed, that the authorities would at least randomly check the end product for contamination and purity. Depending on the product, or if something else is inside. As I said, the authorities can do that. Especially the Paul Ehrlich Institute has the equipment for it."

The competent Federal Ministry of Health questions the analysis from Magdeburg and points out that some of the tested batches were already expired, according to Dr. Kirchner's notification. However, for the found foreign DNA this is irrelevant, says the scientist. The DNA in these lipid particles does not multiply. And is more likely to be decomposed. That is, if the vaccine is not expired, we might expect even higher values but not lower ones. The DNA does not multiply in a sterile vaccine.

Since the authorities apparently doubt the investigation results from Magdeburg, we want to have various batches tested ourselves. We contacted more than 20 laboratories, some of them at German universities, but also private providers who can conduct such analyses. From all, we received rejections or no response.

So, we failed to have a DNA analysis conducted independently once again. It would indeed be important to conclusively clarify the question of the DNA content. Because one reason for suspected DNA contamination could be the manufacturing process itself, which is different from the one used during the authorization study.

The vaccine used for the clinical studies was manufactured mechanically without the involvement of microorganisms. This production path is named Process 1 in the documents of the European Medicines Agency (EMA). Pfizer then switched to a different production technique, referred to as Process 2. Only very few subjects in the authorization study received this vaccine. Here, the material was supplied by genetically modified bacteria. This process was apparently less complex.

But did it actually pose a higher risk? That there were differences between the batches of the two different manufacturing processes has been a concern. Questions about comparability, characterization, and clinical suitability were raised. We ask BioNTech why the manufacturing process was changed nonetheless, but we do not receive an answer to this question. Regarding the suspected DNA contamination identified by the Magdeburg scientist, the company writes that the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine is not contaminated with DNA.

Furthermore, it states that the batches were subjected to comprehensive quality control by the manufacturer. The Magdeburg scientist says that she has now examined additional vaccine batches. Here too, she found foreign DNA.

However, we as an editorial team were not able to conclusively answer whether this analysis is indeed accurate and, most importantly, whether the suspected DNA contamination can cause harm. The most recent act in the debate is this official-looking letter from an association called Medical Treatment Association, which warns doctors about the vaccine. However, as informed by the responsible authorities, this is said to be a false report.

#Pfizer #DNA #DNA contamination #Pfizer's mRNA vaccine #Report 12th December 2023

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