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E-Waste Chemicals Found in Dolphins and Porpoises, Researchers Urge Action

Researchers have discovered chemical substances from electronic waste in dolphins and porpoises, describing the finding as 'an alert'. They are calling for immediate and active measures against e-waste to protect ocean health and, ultimately, human health.

27 Feb, 07:55 — 27 Feb, 07:55
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The IndependentMostly Factual163d ago

E-waste found contaminating dolphin brains: ‘This is a wake-up call’

Toxic chemicals in dolphins and porpoises seem to originate mostly from television and computer screens

By Vishwam Sankaran

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First report: observador · 26 Feb, 09:45Full coverage: 2 · 22hWindow: 22h
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observador26 Feb, 09:45First to report

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The Independent27 Feb, 07:55Latest update

E-waste found contaminating dolphin brains: ‘This is a wake-up call’

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