Dr. Tom Kurt, a renown Medical Toxicologist, gave a presentation last Sunday to about 30 people from all around the Barnett Shale. ABCAlliance has a report on his presentation.
One of the most important things we learned is that for immuno-compromised individuals, there is almost no latency period between exposure to hazardous emissions and the onset of serious illness. Cancer can set in within months. And with some neurotoxins, such as carbon disulfide, the effects are permanent and irreversible.
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Videotape of presentation available?
No, he requested that there be no video or recording. Sorry. But he might come do it again and you could come. I would have notified you but I don't know your contact. I know it's a long way to travel though. Still, I think, as much as possible, we need to work together and support each other.