The Mutant Revolution Begins Thanks to Lax Environmental Regulations.

Who'd a thunk it that X-men would become reality in our lifetimes? In related news, George Bush swears alliegance to Emperor Palpatine and vows to destroy the Rebel Alliance.

Humor aside, the bizarre mutation may have plenty to do with this study. A new report by Environmental Defence, entitled Polluted Children, Toxic Nation: A Report on Pollution in Canadian Families, has determined that the blood and urine of Canadian children contained an unhealthy cocktail of toxic chemicals such as flame retardants, mercury and lead amongst others.

Amy Robertson, a volunteer in the study, opined, "I feel victimized by the air that I am breathing and the things I have no control over."

The laboratory tests found a staggering total of 46 of 68 suspect chemicals in the volunteers, including toxins that can cause cancer, reproductive disorders, disrupt the hormone system and cause developmental delays.
On average, adults had 32 toxins, and 23 were found in children.

"It's not fair that children should be so polluted with these chemicals," said Aladin Bonin, one of the testees. "I hope that adults do something now to fix the problem."

Don't hold your breath.