The United States is facing another crisis, one that involves its public water systems.
According to a report released by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on Nov. 20, per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), also known as forever chemicals, have been found to pollute 2,394 water sites, exposing millions of Americans to these man-made fluorinated chemicals that have been classified as “possible human carcinogens.”
Researchers from the Environmental Working Group (EWG) estimate that more than 200 million Americans are currently drinking water contaminated with these cancer-causing chemicals. PFAS earned the moniker “forever chemicals” because of their high resistance to breakdown, which allows them to persist in nature. PFAS also accumulates inside the body and can cause significant damage and toxicity even at low levels.
Back in 2012, a panel consisting of three epidemiologists were tasked to evaluate whether there is a probable link between exposure to perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA), a PFAS chemical also known as C8, and any human disease. After monitoring the health of 69,000 residents of West Virginia who were exposed to C8 in their drinking water, the panel concluded that there is a probable link between C8 exposure and high cholesterol, ulcerative colitis, thyroid disease, testicular cancer and kidney cancer.
A recent study published in JNCI: Journal of the National Cancer Institute also linked 2-(N-methylperfluorooctanesulfonamido)acetic acid, a PFAS that has been found in watersheds, to acute lymphoblastic leukemia, the most common childhood cancer in the world. The study also found an association between exposure to high levels of perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS), another PFAS chemical used in many consumer and industrial products such as carpets, upholstered furniture, non-stick cookware and leather products, and a increased risk of acute lymphoblastic leukemia in children. […]
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At Last, a Company With Integrity in the Gold IRA Industry
For several years, I’ve been vetting out precious metals companies in search of the best. I believe in gold and silver but it’s hard to find integrity in the Gold IRA industry. The vast majority operate with shady tactics and gigantic spreads that take advantage of Americans who simply want to protect their life’s savings.
I’ve found a handful that I like and I’ve worked with some of them. By no means would I “unrecommend” them because, again, I vetted them out and found them to be above the fold. Unfortunately, it isn’t hard to be better than the rest when the rest are so darn awful.
After years of searching, I finally found a company that truly operates with integrity. Augusta Precious Metals has three important attributes that set them far above the competition:
- Non-Commissioned Sales Team: I cannot stress how important and unique this is. With just about every other company in the Gold IRA industry, the sales teams make commission from every account they open. This means they steer their clients toward the gold and silver products with the highest commission. With Augusta Precious Metals, the team is solely focused on putting the best gold and silver for their clients into their IRA. They get paid to serve the best interests of the Gold IRA client, NOT their own commission pay.
- Incredibly Low Fees: Most Americans would be shocked if they knew the spread other Gold IRA companies charge. Augusta charges just 5% versus up to 45% elsewhere.
- No Pressure, No Gimmicks: There’s an understanding among most in the Gold IRA industry that fear and pressure is the way to go. Augusta Precious Metals takes a sober approach when working with clients because they hold integrity in the highest possible regard. This is why they don’t offer gimmicks like “free” or “bonus” silver. It’s also why they do not apply pressure tactics to get quick sales. Their educational and transparent approach to doing business is exceedingly rare in the Gold IRA industry.
