Written by WAM
When a technology/video game news channel G4 TV does a better job reporting the toxicity of Corexit than CNN and MSNBC, then we have a big problem. Kevin Pereira’s report for Attack Of The Show on the G4 network is a throwback to what journalism once was. His reporting is a revelation to the corporate controlled mainstream media.
How about this revelation that Kevin Pereira discusses with a spokesperson from BP. The hulls of boats used by cleanup workers are being eaten through allegedly because of the corrosive nature of Corexit. We know fiberglass boats hulls are not eaten through by common oil. So that leaves one other culprit. Has anyone seen this topic discussed on a mainstream news channel?
Jason French a BP representative, discussed Corexit with Kevin Pereira. According to Jason “We are using an EPA approved product. We are using a product with low toxicity”. According to Corexit’s fact sheet, a study has never been completed on the toxicity level of Corexit. The United States Environmental Agency specifically told BP to stop using Corexit when the agency learned of its use. Jason French claims the EPA is supporting the use of Corexit. In fact, the EPA has issued its highest warning label for toxicity for Corexit. Just another example of a BP lie to fan the flames of the already sinking ship.
A toxicity study was conducted by Exxon/Mobil the original developer of the dispersal. Anita George-Ares and James R. Clark wrote for Exxon Biomedical Sciences, Inc. titled “Acute Aquatic Toxicity of Three Corexit Products: An Overview” Corexit 9500 was found as one of the most toxic dispersal agents ever developed.
The Clark and George-Ares report states that, Corexit mixed with the higher gulf coast water temperatures makes the dispersal much more toxic. Cleanup crews have reported bouts of dizziness, headaches and respiratory distress. There is a warning on the package for Corexit. It states “breathing in Corexit is not recommended”.
What we do know is that Corexit is banned from the waters surrounding the United Kingdom. BP cannot use this chemical when an oil spill occurs. If Corexit is not safe in the U.K., why are we allowing its use in our waters?
David Pereira’s report just makes everyone want to ask more questions about the safety of Corexit and the progress of the BP cleanup. I implore everyone to get the word out about Corexit and the dangers it presents to life in and around the Gulf Of Mexico.
Supplemental Reading:
http://globalresearch.ca/index.php?context=va&aid=19914
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/blogs/ybenjamin/detail?entry_id=65552
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