Last summer NBC told viewers bottled water was bad for the environment because of its packaging and transportation demands.
This time, NBC's April 9 "Today" warned viewers some reusable water bottles are bad for society because they contain a dangerous substance.
"[M]any of those sturdy, reusable plastic bottles contain a chemical, bisphenol-A, that many scientists are worried about," NBC correspondent Michelle Kosinski said.
What did "Today base these concerns on? They based them on a study with lab rats given doses of biphenol-A "thousands" of times higher than what exists in the bottles.
Unfortunately, there's no level of exposure that's been identified as being safe," Dr. Leo Trasande, a professor at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine, said in an interview with "Today" co-host Matt Lauer. "And, children and women of child-bearing age are especially susceptible."
Trasande told Lauer bottles with the chemical pose a threat when heated, washed or scratched. But according to the Polycarbonate/BPA Global Group Web site, those are all myths that have been debunked by scientific studies.
"Nevertheless, myths, misinformation and scare stories about polycarbonate bottles continue to circulate, in particular regarding real-life conditions of use that are claimed to result in the release of harmful levels of bisphenol A," the Web site says. "Several new studies from respected scientists and organizations are now available to clarify whether any of the myths are true and whether the scare stories have merit."
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Yet, they want us to put
April 9, 2008 - 15:33 ET by MrSnugglesYet, they want us to put MERCURY filled lightbulbs in every room, nook, and cranny in our house. Hmmm... if only those water bottles could somehow save the planet the would be a-ok.
Bottled Water is a Scam
April 9, 2008 - 19:05 ET by PopularTechThe Truth About Bottled Water (Video) (13min)
I am not surprised that the current irrational fear about them being dangerous is being pushed by the environmentalists but the major point is that bottled water is an economic scam. Just like Recycling:
Bullshit! - Recycling (Video) (29min)
The Anti 'Man-Made' Global Warming Resource
PT, I'm going to watch the
April 9, 2008 - 20:04 ET by motherbeltPT, I'm going to watch the whole video when I have time; thanks for the link.
But none of it matters to the environmentalist/recycling cultists. It's all about "trying." It's all about "doing something." And above all, its all about "control."
That's why they come up with a problem and then shoot down every solution.
Opportunity knocks
April 9, 2008 - 15:45 ET by FastEdI'm gonna try to make a bottle from raw eggs, and label them with red dye #'s 3 and 2. Then fill them from the tap, located in an old house, that has ancient plumbing. "If water is discolored or looks murkey, let sit for awhile, until clear".
There is no sense in being stupid, if you can't prove it! - my dad V
I won't buy your water...
April 9, 2008 - 18:23 ET by Wilbur747unless you can assure me that it's pumped through lead pipes and all your workers are 'slaves' from Mexican sweat shops.
In addition, I INSIST that you, as the CEO make one thousand, million times more than the uneducated worker that sits on a chair and screws on the caps and treat them like crap, like they say all conservatives do! You're a rich bas**rd and should never give any help to your 'slaves'.
Did I miss anything? Oh yea, make sure that your bottling company produces 100 time the CO2 that lib politicians expel! ;)
Gonna try!
April 9, 2008 - 19:42 ET by FastEdAND, because the water might be "green", I'm gonna buy lots of carbon credits!!
There is no sense in being stupid, if you can't prove it! - my dad V
Green, huh?
April 9, 2008 - 23:26 ET by Wilbur747I don't care if it looks like Kermit the Frog, I'm concerned that your company won't buy carbon credits from algore Inc., and that bothers me!!
Unless you can convince me that you buy from algore CO2 Credits Inc, then I simply won't buy your water!
After all, I do have "feelings"...and those feelings trump anything YOU as CEO of Swampwater Inc., can come up with...you rich capitalist slut you!
Be advised, my self esteem just might have been hurt by your comments...prepare for a lawsuit!!
You're nothing but a rich Neo-nazi slave owning, poor hating, homophobic (please insert a conservative slanderous comment here)...you...you...whatever! :-))
add another one to the list
April 9, 2008 - 15:43 ET by wizardjrDDT
alar
eggs
butter
nuclear power plants
radon
plastic grocery bags
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"They based them on a study
April 9, 2008 - 19:20 ET by kg"They based them on a study with lab rats given doses of biphenol-A "thousands" of times higher than what exists in the bottles."
This is also how they handled cigarette studies.
"Forget change, I want improvement!"
You forgot
April 9, 2008 - 19:43 ET by FastEdthe study that selected the "smart" demolibs!?!
There is no sense in being stupid, if you can't prove it! - my dad V
This is also how they
April 9, 2008 - 20:07 ET by motherbeltThis is also how they handled cigarette studies.
And alar, and saccharin.....and everything else they test.
Kosinski the canoe chick
April 9, 2008 - 17:09 ET by nkviking75Ms. Kosinski hasn't done much to enhance her reputation since this classic stunt.
A quarter pound of salt will kill you, and people have been known to die from water intoxication. If you jack the levels high enough, too much of anything is dangerous or even fatal.
When are the American people going to get smart enough to see through this nonsense?
When you put the clowns in charge, don't be surprised when a circus breaks out.
The gullibility of the average American
April 9, 2008 - 17:48 ET by Wilbur747You hit the nail on the head. My niece was a researcher who injected mice and rats with substances to determine their "toxicity".
She said she injected as much as 15,000 times the amount of a substance that a human would consume in order to see the "accelerated results" since mice and rats don't live as long as humans and 'they' need to accelerate the results for "public safety".
Needless to say, she no longer works for the company since, in her words, "...no human would drink 3400 diet sodas a day...". She was referring to the controversy about saccarine.
When will Americans get smart? Tough question. We're in an instant information society. "I'm too busy to research the answer, so please tell me what I need to know now..."
In addition (Geez this guy talks too much...)
April 9, 2008 - 17:51 ET by Wilbur747Remember the controversy about Dihydrogenmonoxide? Many, many people line to to sign a petition to ban it...until they found out it was water.
→ Dangerous bottles
April 9, 2008 - 17:36 ET by Cool ArrowThe bottles in question have also been found to contain a possibly lethal dose of Oxygen Dihydrate.
NB should investigate a little more closely before dismissing consumer alerts.
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Sorry Cool....
April 9, 2008 - 17:45 ET by BlondeThat's such an old and bad joke....but it is still funny.
I tried to find the YouTube vid of people soliciting for a ban on Oxygen Dihydrate. It's rather amusing, as well. Alas, no joy.
David Gregory, do you know which damn network you lie for? ~ Uncle Jimbo, @Blackfive
→ Blonde
April 9, 2008 - 17:50 ET by Cool ArrowOften referred to as dihydrogen monoxide.
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Thanks Blonde..
April 9, 2008 - 17:59 ET by Wilbur747When will these d*mned bigoted, unknowing, unenlighted right-winged neo-con racist 'people' get it straight?
It's H2O! It's simple...you racist Nazi lovers!!!! :)
Oops! Did I say racist twice? So sorry!
→ Wilbur
April 9, 2008 - 18:02 ET by Cool ArrowI can't wait to see if Tavis Smiley addresses this issue in his Democrat science debate.
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Geez Cool!
April 9, 2008 - 18:17 ET by Wilbur747Don't you know that ANYONE who debates this issue is a denier/racist/bigot (insert word here)?
Don't you realize that humans are in grave danger......
Sorry Cool, just got off a liberal website and got temporarily in doctrinated. I had to slap myself hard. D*mn, they're good. Just like all Communists...socialists.... they appeal to your "feelings".
If a Democrat is involved, there's no science or even common sense involved!
DHMO site
April 9, 2008 - 18:05 ET by Wilbur747I know many folks have seen this, but I'll repost for some laughs.
http://www.dhmo.org/
Ban all foam products!!!
→ Foam products
April 9, 2008 - 18:18 ET by Cool ArrowWould that include Spongebob Squarepants?
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Well technically yes but...
April 9, 2008 - 18:34 ET by Wilbur747since I need a sponge to wash my dishes and kids can possibly be indoctrinated by the left using S-Bob to 'promote' a green world, thus saving the atmosphere/oceans/humanity/whales/cactus/Olympic torch...yada, yada, yada, I think we could make an exception.
Sorry Cool, just left another lib site. I feel guilty...about what, I don't kow, but somehow I feel guilty.
Today Show official Water Bottle currently out of stock. Hmm
April 9, 2008 - 17:38 ET by nkviking75A check of the Today Show online store indicates their official water bottle is out of stock as of this date (4/9/08).
I wonder if they'll be getting more...
When you put the clowns in charge, don't be surprised when a circus breaks out.
Just as an off-the-cuff
April 9, 2008 - 18:01 ET by BigBJust as an off-the-cuff thing...I thought the definition of 'Poisoned' was an intake of amounts of just about anything the body can not process or metabolize. I know it's more complicated than that...but...
I wonder why they didn't include the fact that plastic comes from petroleum. What is the percentage of oil that goes to the production of gasoline/diesel etc. in this country? Something like 30%.
Now, this might sting just a little bit.....
BigB... Heheheee...excelle
April 9, 2008 - 18:08 ET by bigtimerBigB...
Heheheee...excellent point.
"Never murder your opponent when he is committing suicide." ~ W. Churchill
What about plastic soda
April 9, 2008 - 21:19 ET by radiofitz34What about plastic soda bottles, plastic beer bottles? Surely they must be a problem too, if one were to take it all the way to mega-hysteria.
The MSM is becoming more like those Monty Python characters with the bandages on their heads. That Doctor on the Today Show. What was his name, Dr. Twit?
Consumer Reports Joined the Fray
April 10, 2008 - 02:02 ET by SkepticalOneOf course guess which side they are on? They are talking about the amount of bisphenol A in people of all ages. Of course they don't know what health problems, but need to warn everyone about it. Managed to get this on the local news tonight. Does anyone notice a coordinated effort to add to the new hype, fear-mongering.
They also decided to tell everyone how great CFL's are. That little bit of mercury doesn't matter.