I'm drinking Deer Park

Recently I saw the movie "Children of Men." The premise of this movie was that in the not-so-far future people become unable to conceive; meaning that when the last person dies, humanity ends. Yesterday I came across this article, making me feel like this 'fantasy' or 'sci-fi' storyline isn't so fantastical after all.... Nice job, nation's capital.

Scientists Track Chemicals Causing Intersex Fish
POSTED: 12:05 pm EST January 22, 2007
CHARLESTON, W.Va.

Scientists may be closer to finding out why some male fish in the Potomac River also display some female characteristics. They say several chemicals have been found in the river and in its tributaries, including a chemical that is banned in the U.S.

Government scientists have been looking at water samples from eight sites in West Virginia and blood plasma from smallmouth bass.

It's part of the investigation into an increase in what are called "intersex fish." Those are male fish that somehow are producing eggs. They said they've found pesticides, flame-retardants, personal care products and a prohibited fungicide in the water or the fish.

The report said the contamination could come from wastewater treatment plants, agricultural activities and industrial wastewater.