2022 study finds toxic eggs near incinerators

This study monitored the effects of a range of emission sources. They found 'highly toxic eggs' at sites where plastics were incinerated.

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Monitoring dioxins and PCBs in eggs as sensitive indicators for environmental pollution and global contaminated sites and recommendations for reducing and controlling releases and exposure

This review compiles information on PCDD/F- and PCB-contaminated eggs from 20 years of global egg monitoring around emission sources in four continent…

What are dioxins?

Dioxins are a group of highly toxic chemical compounds that are classified as persistent environmental pollutants. They are formed as a byproduct of various industrial processes, including the manufacturing of pesticides, herbicides, and other chemicals, as well as the bleaching of paper pulp and the burning of fossil fuels. Dioxins can also be produced naturally as a result of certain chemical reactions that occur in the environment.

There are several different types of dioxins, but they are all highly toxic and can cause a wide range of health problems in humans and animals. Exposure to dioxins can occur through the consumption of contaminated food, the inhalation of contaminated air, and the absorption of dioxins through the skin. The most severe health effects of dioxins are usually seen in people who have been exposed to high levels of these chemicals over a long period of time.