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Claim: Chemtrails contain toxic substances such as barium salts that are 10 thousand times more toxic to your nervous system than lead (William Deagle, 2023-06-04)
Evidence (2024-03-12): Though the theory may sound far-fetched to some, chemtrails have become a common conspiracy both in the US and around the world, despite evidence to the contrary. What is the chemtrails conspiracy theory? The chemtrails idea has been around since 1996, and is largely rooted in an Air Force research paper from the same year, "Weather as a Force Multiplier: Owning the weather in 2025." It outlines a "future weather modification system to achieve military objectives" using "aerospace forces," and "does not reflect current military policy, practice, or capability," the Environmental Protection Agency has stated.
Claim: Chemtrails contain toxic substances such as barium salts that are 10 thousand times more toxic to your nervous system than lead (William Deagle, 2023-06-04)
Evidence (2024-02-20): If you’ve never heard of chemtrails, don't fret. Before spending time in Southern California I hadn’t heard of them either. But whether it’s being in the land of obsession-with-healthy-living, or perhaps just being near a few major airports, I now hear about chemtrails quite frequently in SoCal. So what are chemtrails? Should we be worried about their effects on our health? [...] Chemtrails, short for chemical trails, are what some call the white trails you see left behind as a plane passes overhead. Believers in the chemical aspect of chemtrails say those trails are actually clouds of chemicals used by the government or someother large scale entity for a variety of nefarious purposes from weather modification, to human population control via sterilization, to even mind control. The theories usually claim that normal jet plane output should dissipate quickly so any clouds that do not disappear immediately must be full of additional, undisclosed substances. Chemtrail theories are not only a U.S.-based phenomena—almost 17% of respondents in an international survey noted a belief in the existence of a "secret large scale atmospheric program" to be at least partly true.
Claim: Chemtrails contain toxic substances such as barium salts that are 10 thousand times more toxic to your nervous system than lead (William Deagle, 2023-06-04)
Evidence (2023-04-21): "This is not contrails that are coming off of the back of an engine or back of the plane," says the video’s narrator. "These are chemtrails — barium, strontium, aluminum, all kinds of pollutants that they're putting into our atmosphere which comes down, trickles down, gets into our soil, gets into our water." [...] PolitiFact has debunked other claims involving "chemtrails." The evidence remains: chemtrails aren’t real. [...] More by Loreben Tuquero ‘Chemtrails’ are not causing diseases. They’re not real.
Claim: Chemtrails contain toxic substances such as barium salts that are 10 thousand times more toxic to your nervous system than lead (William Deagle, 2023-06-04)
Evidence (2016-08-15): Finally, they were presented with the analysis of samples from pond sediment, snow and air that the collectors claim were contaminated with traces of barium, aluminum, copper and strontium from chemtrails. The researchers said that 80 to 89 percent of the samples could be explained by phenomena much more simple than chemtrails. The chemtrails craze likely originated with a 1996 report from the Air Force called "Weather as a Force Multiplier," which speculates how the military could develop weather modification technology by 2025, report Annalee Newitz and Adam Steiner at i09. A patent filed in 1991 for a technique of seeding the upper atmosphere with particles that could reflect sunlight and slow global warming also intrigued theorists. Combined with anecdotal tales of plants dying and people getting sick after planes left contrails above their homes, the conspiracy theory coalesced and took off on the internet in the late 1990s. Since then, the issue periodically pops up in the media. According to Public Policy Polling, about five percent of Americans believe in chemtrails. That’s more than the four percent who believe lizard people are taking over our politics but much less than the number who believe in bigfoot or that global warming is a hoax.
Claim: Chemtrails contain toxic substances such as barium salts that are 10 thousand times more toxic to your nervous system than lead (William Deagle, 2023-06-04)
Evidence (2022-09-01): In 2012, analyses of the chemical trails have verified the presence of radioactive barium, aluminum, radioactive thorium and cesium, copper, titanium, silicon, lithium, cobalt, lead, ethylene dibromide and several pathogens. The question was whether the Commission was aware of the health effects of these chemical sprays (E-002906/2012). [...] In general, publications showed that chemical trails would appear to be very rich in aluminum, barium and strontium, in the form of nanoparticles, with a strong predominance of aluminum [5, 60], [61], [62], [63]. Note also that for enhancing/refracting radar and radio signal communications, military already uses atmospheric barium spraying [64, 65].
Claim: Chemtrails contain toxic substances such as barium salts that are 10 thousand times more toxic to your nervous system than lead (William Deagle, 2023-06-04)
Evidence (2024-03-12): Though the theory may sound far-fetched to some, chemtrails have become a common conspiracy both in the U.S. and around the world, despite evidence to the contrary. What is the chemtrails conspiracy theory? The chemtrails idea has been around since 1996, and is largely rooted in an Air Force research paper from the same year, "Weather as a Force Multiplier: Owning the weather in 2025." It outlines a "future weather modification system to achieve military objectives" using "aerospace forces," and "does not reflect current military policy, practice, or capability," the Environmental Protection Agency has stated.
Claim: Chemtrails contain toxic substances such as barium salts that are 10 thousand times more toxic to your nervous system than lead (William Deagle, 2023-06-04)
Evidence (2016-03-09): Chemtrails: An Overview of The Phenomenon [...] The term contrail is a contraction of condensation and trail, as chemtrail is of chemical and trail. The first one is used to name trails left in the sky by aircrafts under certain atmospheric conditions. Some people argue that when contrails do not dissipate quickly is because contain substances added and sprayed for sinister purposes undisclosed to the population (weather modification and biological and/or chemical war are the most common). [...] official statements on the non-existence of chemtrails have not discouraged the proponents of the theory of chemtrails.
Claim: Chemtrails contain toxic substances such as barium salts that are 10 thousand times more toxic to your nervous system than lead (William Deagle, 2023-06-04)
Evidence (2023-04-06): Misleading: Barium salts are not 10,0000 more toxic for the nervous system than lead. Although some barium salts are toxic, their toxicity is comparable to lead. The claims that aeroplanes are deliberately depositing chemicals in the sky in chemtrails containing barium salts 10,000 times more toxic than lead are taken from a four hour long lecture by self-proclaimed prophet Dr Bill Deagle at the Granada Forum in 2006. The snippet has been posted multiple times on social media including Facebook, where one post received over 37,000 likes and 33,000 shares in March 2023. [...] As for the claim that barium salts are 10,000 times more toxic than lead, this exaggerates the toxicity of barium salts. Some salts such as barium sulphate are insoluble and not readily absorbed. They are used as contrast agents for medical images, for instance to make x-rays of the gastrointestinal tract clearer. Over exposure to barium salts can lead to "vomiting, abdominal cramps, diarrhoea, difficulties in breathing, increased or decreased blood pressure, numbness around the face, and muscle weakness"[5,6] and excessive quantities can be fatal. However the toxicity does not grossly outweigh that of lead[7] as suggested in the video.
Claim: Chemtrails contain toxic substances such as barium salts that are 10 thousand times more toxic to your nervous system than lead (William Deagle, 2023-06-04)
Evidence (2017-02-09): SOURCE: Ian Plimer, Media Research Center [...] SOURCE: Judith Curry and Don Easterbrook, CFACT [...] SOURCE: Toby Young, Daily Sceptic
Claim: Chemtrails contain toxic substances such as barium salts that are 10 thousand times more toxic to your nervous system than lead (William Deagle, 2023-06-04)
Evidence (2020-04-22): Fluoride and Pineal Gland [...] © 2020 by the authors. Licensee MDPI, Basel, Switzerland. This article is an open access article distributed under the terms and conditions of the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY) license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/).
Claim: Chemtrails contain toxic substances such as barium salts that are 10 thousand times more toxic to your nervous system than lead (William Deagle, 2023-06-04)
Evidence (2024-01-23): Absence of follow-up questions. [...] Source quality and comprehensiveness. [...] Abstracts of 1000Scientists (S1000):
Claim: Chemtrails contain toxic substances such as barium salts that are 10 thousand times more toxic to your nervous system than lead (William Deagle, 2023-06-04)
Evidence (2023-02-20): Status: Cleanup took place between June 2005 and September 2007. [...] Status: Cleanup actions, monitoring, and sampling continue. [...] Contamination: 1,1,1-trichloroethane (TCA); VOCs; toluene; benzene; bis(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate; gamma-chlordane; heavy metals such as lead, manganese, cadmium, and barium.
Claim: Chemtrails contain toxic substances such as barium salts that are 10 thousand times more toxic to your nervous system than lead (William Deagle, 2023-06-04)
Evidence (2023-02-13): Keith Alan Hobson, Western University, CanadaReviewed by: Stefan Siebert, North-West University, South AfricaMichał Filipiak, Jagiellonian University, Poland [...] *Correspondence: Megan S. Reich, ✉ megan.reich@uottawa.ca; Clément P. Bataille, ✉ cbataill@uottawa.ca
Claim: Chemtrails contain toxic substances such as barium salts that are 10 thousand times more toxic to your nervous system than lead (William Deagle, 2023-06-04)
Evidence (2022-10-31): The chemtrail conspiracy theory posits the erroneous belief that long-lasting condensation trails are "chemtrails" consisting of chemical or biological agents left in the sky by high-flying aircraft, sprayed for nefarious purposes undisclosed to the general public. Believers in this conspiracy theory say that while normal contrails dissipate relatively quickly, contrails that linger must contain additional substances. Those who subscribe to the theory speculate that the purpose of the chemical release may be solar radiation management, weather modification, psychological manipulation, human population control, biological or chemical warfare, or testing of biological or chemical agents on a population, and that the trails are causing respiratory illnesses and other health problems. The claim has been dismissed by the scientific community. There is no evidence that purported chemtrails differ from normal water-based contrails routinely left by high-flying aircraft under certain atmospheric conditions. Although proponents have tried to prove that chemical spraying occurs, their analyses have been flawed or based on misconceptions. Because of the persistence of the conspiracy theory and questions about government involvement, scientists and government agencies around the world have repeatedly explained that the supposed chemtrails are in fact normal contrails. [...] Jim Marrs has cited a 2007 Louisiana television station report as evidence for chemtrails. In the report the air underneath a crosshatch of supposed chemtrails was measured and apparently found to contain unsafe levels of barium: at 6.8 parts per million, three times the US nationally recommended limit. A subsequent analysis of the footage showed, however, that the equipment had been misused, and the reading exaggerated by a factor of 100—the true level of barium measured was both usual and safe.[22]
Claim: Chemtrails contain toxic substances such as barium salts that are 10 thousand times more toxic to your nervous system than lead (William Deagle, 2023-06-04)
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Claim: Chemtrails contain toxic substances such as barium salts that are 10 thousand times more toxic to your nervous system than lead (William Deagle, 2023-06-04)
Evidence (2014-04-23): I have a bit of an issue here, and was hoping for some insightful advice. [...] I wore gloves for most of the project, but did not for final assembly. I suppose my warm sweaty hands probably made my skin more welcoming for the aluminum. [...] Disclaimer: None of this should be considered as professional medical advice. For proper medical advice concerning metal swarf or debris embedded in your skin, consult with your doctor or another medical professional.
Claim: Chemtrails contain toxic substances such as barium salts that are 10 thousand times more toxic to your nervous system than lead (William Deagle, 2023-06-04)
Evidence (2014-10-21): Barium-induced health effects appear quickly following high-level acute exposure. Symptoms usually resolve soon after exposure ceases. Chronic exposure may result in kidney damage. [...] More information about barium can be obtained from your regional poison control center; your state, county, or local health department; the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR); your doctor; or a clinic in your area that specializes in occupational and environmental health. If the exposure happened at work, you may wish to discuss it with your employer, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), or the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH). Ask the person who gave you this form for help in locating these telephone numbers. [...] ATSDR. 2005. Toxicological profile for barium and barium compounds (draft for public comment). U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry.
Claim: Chemtrails contain toxic substances such as barium salts that are 10 thousand times more toxic to your nervous system than lead (William Deagle, 2023-06-04)
Evidence (2023-07-10): Tyler R. Kemnic; Meghan Coleman. [...] Tyler R. Kemnic1; Meghan Coleman2. [...] Neurologic Symptoms (presenting later around 2-5 days post-exposure)
Claim: Chemtrails contain toxic substances such as barium salts that are 10 thousand times more toxic to your nervous system than lead (William Deagle, 2023-06-04)
Evidence (2006-11-03): Barium and Barium Salts [...] ATSDR (Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry). 1992. Toxicological Profile for Barium and Compounds. Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry, U.S. Public Health and Service, Washington, DC. [...] RTECS (Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances). 1999. Barium chloride, dihydrate (CAS # 103610-37-2). RTECS # CQ8751000. National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Cincinnati, OH.
Claim: Chemtrails contain toxic substances such as barium salts that are 10 thousand times more toxic to your nervous system than lead (William Deagle, 2023-06-04)
Evidence (2018-06-18): ATSDR. Detailed Data Table for the 2011 Priority List of Hazardous Substances 2011: 1–20. Available online at http://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/spl/resources/ATSDR_2011_SPL_Detailed_Data_Table.pdf [...] Barsan, M. E. NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards. National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. 2008: 1–454 [...] Quig, D. Cysteine metabolism and metal toxicity. Altern Med Rev. 1998;3(4):262–70
Claim: Chemtrails contain toxic substances such as barium salts that are 10 thousand times more toxic to your nervous system than lead (William Deagle, 2023-06-04)
Evidence (2018-07-25): Chemicals and the Brain [...] "The brain is so extremely sensitive to external stimulation," says Grandjean. [...] While we now know a great deal about developmental neurotoxicants, more such exposures appear to be occurring than ever before. And there appears to be wide agreement among researchers that these exposures are taking a toll on the world’s children.
Claim: Unvaccinated children pose no threat to anyone (Tetyana Obukhanych, Richard Enos, 2019-10-05)
Evidence (2019-10-05): Vaccination is an effective way to protect oneself and others from many diseases. Deciding not to vaccinate makes it more likely for a person to contract a potentially serious and preventable disease, and makes it easier for a person to spread diseases to others, especially immunodeficient persons.
Claim: Unvaccinated children pose no threat to anyone (Tetyana Obukhanych, Richard Enos, 2019-10-05)
Evidence (2022-01-20): The people who take care of and educate children under 5 years old — both parents and providers — are in a special kind of hell right now. These children are too young to be vaccinated, and it's difficult for them to wear masks consistently. Many child care directors, like Berg, are still following 10- or 14-day quarantines, closing entire classrooms after a single positive test, which has caused nonstop disruptions given the current record numbers of COVID-19 cases. Recently, Berg's infant room had "double-decker" quarantines: closed for two weeks, back for one day, then closed for another two weeks. [...] But child care centers, full of unvaccinated children, aren't sure exactly how to apply the new rules. That leads to tension between parents and providers.
Claim: Unvaccinated children pose no threat to anyone (Tetyana Obukhanych, Richard Enos, 2019-10-05)
Evidence (2021-08-25): Unvaccinated and misunderstood? Let's talk [...] It's disappointing, to say the least. For people who thought the decision to get a vaccine was an easy call — including me — it's a challenge to understand why so many would decline it. After all, had more people been vaccinated sooner, the Delta variant and the variants sure to follow might never pose the threat they do now. Indeed, with higher vaccination rates worldwide, the pandemic might be over by now. [...] Depending on where you get information, you might read or hear that all unvaccinated individuals seem like brainwashed, diehard anti-vaxxers who cannot, or will not, see the reality of the COVID risk, and don't seem to care about the impact of their decisions on others. Never mind that outright insults and casting blame are unlikely to change many minds. Painting everyone who declines or hesitates to get a COVID-19 vaccine with the same brush is a mistake.
Claim: Unvaccinated children pose no threat to anyone (Tetyana Obukhanych, Richard Enos, 2019-10-05)
Evidence (2023-04-11): You may have wondered why unvaccinated people pose a risk to vaccinated people or why "my body, my choice" is different for vaccines. If so, watch Dr. Paul Offit, Director of the Vaccine Education Center, and Dr. Beachgem10, a TikTok Creator and a pediatric emergency medicine physician, discuss these and other common vaccine-related topics, including the contagiousness of COVID-19 and measles viruses, considerations when it comes to 5- to 11-year-olds and COVID-19, and individual rights and vaccines.
Claim: Unvaccinated children pose no threat to anyone (Tetyana Obukhanych, Richard Enos, 2019-10-05)
Evidence (2022-08-15): In children, it is not currently clear whether Omicron14,15,25,26,27 causes a higher severity of illness compared to earlier variants or if rising hospital admissions reflect increases in transmission in susceptible unvaccinated child cohorts. Further research is needed to determine the virulence and transmission characteristics of SARS-CoV-2 variants and implications for unvaccinated children. [...] There is also a significant risk for unvaccinated children once public health restrictions are eased and international travel restarts. This includes children travelling overseas with families, for educational placements, as well as local susceptibility to SARS-CoV-2 community transmission. Recently, as the Omicron variant spreads globally there has been a disproportionate number of child cohorts infected with the virus in settings where the elderly population, most at risk of hospitalisation and death, have been prioritised in early vaccine trials and subsequent national COVID-19 vaccination programmes.10 For example, in some LMIC settings yet to vaccinate children <12 years old, childhood cases are higher than in all three previous pandemic waves, and hospitalisation has increased uncharacteristically ahead of adult populations.15 Similarly, in some developing settings the very young 0–4 years old not eligible for COVID-19 vaccination (due to concerns of vaccine safety) are also affected.14
Claim: Unvaccinated children pose no threat to anyone (Tetyana Obukhanych, Richard Enos, 2019-10-05)
Evidence (2021-12-15): According to Piltch-Loeb, exactly how much of a threat Cousin Paula poses to her vaccinated friends and family depends on a few factors: her behavior prior to attending the event, the precautions that the entire group takes, and where she’s coming from. (The CDC still recommends that unvaccinated Americans not travel until they are fully vaccinated.) If Paula has tested negative before the gathering and lives in a community with relatively low transmission, the other attendees won’t be as significant, Piltch-Loeb said. But keep in mind that the CDC currently classifies transmission as substantial or high in more than 90 percent of U.S. counties. [...] Even if they’re relatively safe in a room full of vaccinated grown-ups, unvaccinated kids might pose some danger to those around them: Studies have shown that children can infect others in their household, as well as in schools and other group settings. For this reason, Dowd recommends limiting the amount of time that unvaccinated kids spend in close proximity to their more vulnerable loved ones, such as their grandparents.
Claim: Unvaccinated children pose no threat to anyone (Tetyana Obukhanych, Richard Enos, 2019-10-05)
Evidence (2021-09-05): The Unvaccinated Are a Risk to All of Us [...] The number of unvaccinated Americans is certainly a major public health concern. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about 25% of U.S. adults are still unvaccinated, and many are clustered in regions where inoculation rates are especially low. Those clusters can easily become hot spots because they give the virus so many vulnerable hosts to attack. Indeed, that’s what we’ve seen recently as cases skyrocketed in especially undervaccinated states like Louisiana and Arkansas. [...] "Large numbers of unvaccinated people do make variants more likely," he says.