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Unexplained infertility is rising globally, prompting scrutiny of endocrine‑disrupting chemicals (EDCs) in plastics and personal‑care products. Dr. Shanna Swan’s new Netflix documentary, "The Plastic Detox," follows six couples who eliminate EDCs to test whether fertility improves. Plastics expert Sian Sutherland outlines regulatory strategies and the Plastic Free Babies campaign, which stresses toxin‑free environments during the first 1,000 days of life. The discussion also probes governmental responsibility for product safety testing and the broader systemic changes needed to protect reproductive health.
The latest Wide Boundary News episode dissects the U.S. and Israeli offensive against Iran and the looming threat of a Strait of Hormuz closure. It argues that oil, often seen as a modest 3% of GDP, actually underlies virtually all...
In the first installment of the "Staying Human" series, the author examines why heightened awareness of global crises often leads to personal paralysis rather than action. Drawing on learned helplessness and self‑efficacy research, the piece argues that digital environments fragment...
