"Greenies" say that most building materials emit volatile organic compounds (VOC's). They promote tightly sealed structures to save fuel and prevent contaminated human breath and other bodily off-gassing from reaching the delicate ozone layer (I made up that last part). Now, the "Greenies" say that ventilation has been affected so much that contaminants that used to go out through cracks will stay inside the building and cause SBS (sick building syndrome).*
Are you ready for this one? A supposed IAQ (indoor air quality) "expert" issued a warning that water emits VOC's. He claims even drinking water is a potential source of emissions and we're at risk by drinking or inhaling its wayward airborne VOC's. Emissions occur from water coolers, sinks, showers and VOC's may be absorbed through the skin, according to this "expert."
When I read this gibberish I wonder how I got so old considering the adverse conditions I faced in WWII. In the Marine Corps being "green" meant someone didn't know what they were doing. There was a saying about replacement troops. "They're green as grass and they don't know their head from their (rhymes with grass)." That rhyme fits the "Green" movement perfectly.
These "Green" idiots don't know what they're doing or talking about. They have the potential of causing a whole society to become paranoid. On a practical note, when we all stop bathing for fear of being contaminated with VOC's from our bath water it may cause a run on deodorant, perfume and gas masks. Better stock up.
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