Disinfectants are Infecting Animals
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2021.01.13 02:40
In an effort to combat the COVID-19 pandemic, officials sprayed highly concentrated disinfectants onto any and every surface that could threaten public health.
When the COVID-19 pandemic began, officials believed that it would be wise for every surface to be sprayed with massive amounts of sanitizers and disinfectants. It was a short-term solution not meant for everyone, but many countries followed suit. This resulted in countries such as France, Spain, South Korea, and others continuously spray disinfectants in urban areas with large populations.
This is obviously a terrible idea; as the World Health Organization phrased it, “it is ineffective and a potential health hazard.” This is due to the chemical’s compound; to break down such a powerful virus, heavy concentrations would be needed. The sprayed disinfectants (which are all over the world at this point) are perfectly capable of destroying cells, cell walls, and proteins at mere touches.
While it is worrisome for humans, it’s far more harmful to wildlife; animals are prone to ingesting mankind’s waste and pollution, and this would be no exception. Because of how the food web is structured, the pollutants will quickly travel throughout. There has been a large amount/number of animal deaths recently, and it’s clear that the toxic solutions have fully dispersed throughout the food web.
The solution is already in effect; with organizations (such as the World Health Organization) warning against the spray of disinfectants, it’s become far less common for people to spray and wipe surfaces with potent chemicals. However, some countries, such as Vietnam and Brazil, continue to spray their surfaces to stay safe, and it's posing a threat to the welfare of animals. Experts believe that we can pull back the damage we caused as a species, but it will take work and awareness. Do experts really think that?
by Nathan Park
