Dolphins Dying from PCBs: Toxic Chemicals Banned Since the 1980s

Posted: 2025-04-13 23:48:13 UTC

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Dolphins are dying from toxic chemicals, Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), banned since the 1980s. PCBs are a long-lasting type of persistent chemical pollutant, once widely used in industrial manufacturing. They interfere with animals’ reproduction and immune response and cause cancer in humans.

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PCBs interfere with animals’ reproduction and immune response

PCBs cause cancer in humans

Dolphins are dying from toxic chemicals banned since the 1980s

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PCBs are a long-lasting type of persistent chemical pollutant

PCBs were once widely used in industrial manufacturing

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