Poisoned Lives: Secrets of the Chemical Industry | ENDEVR Documentary
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Prisoners at Holmesburg in Philadelphia were subjected to medical experiments by chemical companies like Dow Chemical, with harmful effects like skin pigmentation changes reported. The Bhopal tragedy in India and the C8 contamination from DuPont highlight the devastating consequences of corporate negligence and greed, leaving communities to suffer for generations without adequate accountability.
Insights
- Multinational chemical companies like Dow Chemical conducted secret, harmful experiments on prisoners at Holmesburg, including tests with dioxin, a highly carcinogenic substance, without their knowledge, leading to severe health consequences.
- Corporations like Dupont prioritized profits over safety, neglecting to inform employees and the public about the risks of toxic substances like C8, resulting in widespread health issues, deformities, and cancer, with victims facing long waits for trials and compensation, showcasing a pattern of corporate irresponsibility and evasion of accountability.
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What unethical medical experiments occurred in Holmesburg?
Prisoners were used as guinea pigs for tests.