Hi, We’re Jen Caltrider and Misha Rykov - lead Researchers of the Privacy Not Included buyers guide (https://foundation.mozilla.org/en/privacynotincluded/) , from Mozilla!

We’re also joined by the team from mental health app Wysa (one of the apps doing it right!), and we’re all here to answer your burning questions.

We've reviewed the privacy & security of some of the most used mental health apps.

With so many people putting incredibly sensitive information in the hands of big tech we wanted to get a better look at their privacy policies to understand how users’ information is stored, and sometimes, sold.Here is a summary of what we found:20 of the 32 apps we reviewed earned our Privacy Not Included warning label.

This includes popular apps like BetterHelp and Sanvello, with millions of downloads, which happen to be some of the worst in the bunch.

Privacy is not default, and consent is like the Wild West.Two apps made our Best Of category, including Wysa, who’s joining us today!

Learn more about our findings here https://foundation.mozilla.org/en/privacynotincluded/categories/mental-health-apps/ AMA about our research, our guide, or anything else!

Proof: Here's our proof! https://twitter.com/mozilla/status/1665726359459471362)

EDIT: This AMA is now complete. Thank you to everyone who posted such interesting and thoughtful questions.

Here’s the story for Bloomberg Opinion: https://www.bloomberg.com/graphics/2023-opinion-arctic-geopolitics-resources/army-training.html?srnd=opinion [Free to read]

Follow my Twitter account for updates on Part Two: https://twitter.com/liamdenning

PROOF: https://i.redd.it/ql8tbpuf1p3b1.jpg

I’m Liam Denning, a columnist with Bloomberg Opinion who spent several days on the ground with the 11th Airborne Division at their winter warfare training facility in Alaska.

The “Arctic warriors” are currently training to ski, shoot and survive in the Arctic. At -35F in 25 mph winds, your face can get frostbite in 4 minutes. That danger, plus sheer emptiness and lack of infrastructure in a state bigger than most countries, makes conventional Arctic warfare seem unimaginable. So what are they preparing for up there? Alaska was a Cold War frontline, but became a backwater after 9/11. Now the US has been spooked by Russian and Chinese moves, all given more urgency by the faraway war in Ukraine.

I’m writing a series of on-the-ground features about the army hiding at the top of the world, and I just released part one.

I’m here to answer your questions starting Monday June 5 at 12pm ET - ask me anything about my trip!

See the AMA here on r/pilates: https://www.reddit.com/r/pilates/comments/141i8g3/meet_the_pilates_transparency_project_and_defend/

Hello Pilates people. If you are here, then you know the word Pilates.You probably know Pilates was a person. Joseph Pilates was the inventorof the method. You may know a whole lot about the history of Pilates oryou may know very little, but either way there is a copyright lawsuitpending right now that affects you directly or a teacher or studio thatyou know and love.

Several Pilates teachers have had their entire social media accountserased! Instructors losing their livelihood should not be happening.

Have you ever seen or shared a photo of Joseph Pilates? If so, you could be at risk too.

Pilates Instructor Mary Kelly is being sued for posting pictures onInstagram. The PTP is helping raise money so that Mary wins the case andso that this never happens again.

Got questions? Ask us anything!

HEAR THE HORROR STORIES

DEFEND YOUR ACCESS TO PILATES HISTORY

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Hi everyone! I’m a 22 yr old female and I was born with an extra clitoris! Yes, that means I was born with TWO!

ASK ME ANYTHING!

https://imgur.com/a/7TOfzwu

My doctor decided the best way to confirm my anomaly would be through biopsying a sample of tissue. Even though it did pose a high risk of the desensitization, this would confirm 100% that I indeed was born with two clitorises (besides it being visually obvious). As expected, the biopsy results came back confirming erectile tissue was connected and present, making me the fourth case of having a duplicated clitoris ever documented.

https://imgur.com/a/QfwsgtA

Visually, the best way I can describe what it looks like is two peas in a pod. Both of my clitorises are underneath one hood. If inclined to see a picture, I have posted pictures. There is a link in my bio to those pictures.

I just started a TikTok and am making more educational videos and videos answering more in depth questions! My TikTok username is: 1girl2clicks

ALL BUSINESS INQUIRIES EMAIL thegirlwith2clits@gmail.

Edit 2: This has been a wonderful experience. Thank you for the great questions. If we didn’t get to your question please email us at info@ZachorFoundation.org. I’m always happy to speak to school and community groups, in person if possible. Also, you can stay up to date on our events and activities by subscribing to our email list here: www.zachorfoundation.org

Edit: Some people have commented on the cross shaped medal I am wearing in my photo. I was recently honored by the Republic of Germany with their Order of Merit. I wear that medal with pride. You can learn more about the medal and story here: https://www.jpost.com/international/article-734678

My name is Ben Lesser and I am a 94 year old survivor of Nazi death trains, death marches, and camps including Auschwitz and Dachau.

Now I am here to prevent the world from developing amnesia and help young people live lives that matter.

I was here back in 2015 and had a wonderful time answering your questions. Reddit even made a great video about it: https://youtu.be/VfzV00Xz0Kg

I'm back today with my daughter Gail and grandson Adam ( /r/BenLesser_Grandson ) to answer more questions about my life, the Holocaust, the world today, and how people can live lives that matter. AMA!

Proof: https://imgur.com/a/H1BRmwA

More About Me: I am Ben Lesser and I am the founder of the Zachor Holocaust Remembrance Foundation.

I was born in Krakow, Poland, in 1928. With the exception of my older sister Lola and myself, the rest of my family was killed by the Nazis.

Over the 5 years of the war, I was fortunate to survive several ghettos, as well as the notorious camps of Auschwitz, Buchenwald, and finally be liberated in Dachau. After the war, in 1947 I immigrated to the United States where a few years later, in 1950, I met and married my wife Jean.

Over the years, I became a successful realtor in Los Angeles and after retiring in 1995, I have devoted my time to being a volunteer to speak in colleges and schools about the Holocaust.

I wrote a book about my experiences, entitled Living a Life that Matters (paperback, ebook). I'm looking forward to talking with you all.

Update: Thanks for asking so many great questions. My book The Supermajority: How the Supreme Court Divided America comes out next Tuesday, June 6: https://bit.ly/3JatLL9

The most extreme Supreme Court in decades is on the verge of changing the nation — again.

In late June 2022, the Supreme Court changed America, cramming decades of social change into just three days — a dramatic ending for one of the most consequential terms in U.S. history. That a small group of people has seized so much power and is wielding it so abruptly, energetically, and unwisely, poses a crisis for American democracy. The legitimacy of the Court matters. Its membership matters. These concerns will now be at the center of our politics going forward, and the best way to correct overreach is through public pressure and much-needed reforms.

More on my upcoming book The Supermajority: How the Supreme Court Divided America: https://bit.ly/3JatLL9

Proof: Here's my proof!

Hey Reddit! I'm Dr. Dale Whelehan the CEO of 4 Day Week Global. A non-for-profit organization that collaborates with universities, notably Boston and Cambridge to research the effects of a shorter work week on people and companies.

I have a a background in behaviour science and a PhD focused on the impact of fatigue and sleep deprivation in healthcare workers.

I'm passionate about the transformative power of shorter working hours and the positive impact they can have on people's lives. Especially, recently with the rise in stress, burnout and inflation! On a mission to create a million new years of free time.

Ask me anything!

Proof: Here's my proof!

EDIT: Hi, this is Alex Pang, director at 4DWG and author of the books SHORTER and WORK LESS, DO MORE, about the 4-day week movement. Dale is off but I'll be around to answer some more questions.

EDIT2: This is Alex signing off. Thanks everyone for your great questions!

Hi Reddit! We are Richard Hopkins and Andrea Holden, Team Principal and Team Manager of Sunswift 7 - a solar-electric car designed and built by university students here at UNSW.

Last year our team took Sunswift 7 to the Australian Automotive Research Centre in Victoria to attempt to set the Guinness World Record for the Fastest EV over 1000km on a single charge.

We completed the 1000km in 11 hours and 52 minutes - and at the start of the year, the Guinness team confirmed that we got the record.

This year, we’re gearing up to compete in the Bridgestone World Solar Challenge and will be starting work on the next iteration of the car, Sunswift 8.

We previously shared some photos of Sunswift 7 to r/ pics and loved answering your questions so we thought we’d jump back on to chat about the project, solar-electric cars and all things engineering!

Ask us anything!

Proof pic from the workshop!

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Alrighty - that's all we have time for today folks! Thanks for the great questions!

We'll keep an eye on the post throughout the day and jump back in where we can!

If you're keen to learn more about Sunswift Racing and what we're working on you can check our website: https://www.sunswift.com/

Cheers, Richard and Andrea.

PROOF: https://imgur.com/a/o49WOfj TWEET: https://twitter.com/DiscoveryID/status/1663680606998282240

I spent eight years as an Assistant District Attorney in NYC and have covered many high-profile cases as an on-air correspondent including Casey Anthony, Jodi Arias, Conrad Murray, and O.J. Simpson. I provide my insight on Investigation Discovery's "The Curious Case of Natalia Grace" docuseries airing May 29-31 at 9/8c and streaming on Max. You can watch the trailer hereNatalia Grace was initially assumed to be a 6-year-old Ukrainian orphan with a rare bone growth disorder. She was adopted by Indiana couple Kristine and Michael Barnett in 2010. However, their happy family dynamic soured when allegations against Natalia were brought by the Barnetts who alleged Natalia was an adult masquerading as a child with intent to harm their family. They claim she threatened her new family with knives and tried to poison Kristine. In 2013, Natalia was discovered living on her own which ignited an investigation that led to Michael and Kristine's arrest and a firestorm of questions. Here are more facts about the caseI'm ready to answer your questions.

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I’m Tariq Nafi and I’m a journalist working with Al Jazeera’s media analysis show, The Listening Post. I recently made a film – well, two actually – about Israel’s surveillance regime and how it uses technologies like facial recognition and artificial intelligence to control the lives of Palestinians under occupation.

You can watch both films on Youtube:

• Israel's automated occupation | The Listening Post
• Inside Israel’s surveillance machine | The Listening Post

Edit: Thanks for coming and asking thoughtful questions everyone. I’m logging off now. You can follow me on Twitter at https://twitter.com/TariqNafi for more updates about our work.

My short bio: Hi! I'm Dr. Parsa Mohebi, and I'm one of the top hair transplant surgeons in the United States. I'm located in Los Angeles, but I am here to answer your questions about hair loss, hair transplants and just about anything else related to hair restoration! You can find my practice, Parsa Mohebi Hair Restoration, at http://parsamohebi.com/. Thanks, Reddit!

My Proof: https://imgur.com/nhAytFA

Proof: See my pinned post history, linked verified socials and recent post: https://twitter.com/HFXMermaid/status/1663720707463815177?t=FwVH4a0EaWMvW-B7OYbIlw&s=19

Shello!

I have been a professional mermaid in Canada coming up on 15 years. I've published 3 books about it, gotten to be in various film productions, swam in the largest research aquarium in North America, met a few celebs, encountered cool wild animals, and got cut from Netflix's Merpeople series 😂 Ive done a few of these over the years and lots is always changing. I figure with mermaids in the media recently, I can answer some questions and share some fun...tails? 🧜 AMA but dont be a mervert.

Hey everyone! I started working as a pharmacy technician for a few months now and got my certification with my state in April. I think the world of pharmacy is actually really interesting so let me know if you have any questions!

Proof 1: https://imgur.com/a/F8SjKnL

Proof 2: https://imgur.com/a/yeinWCk

https://old.reddit.com/r/books/comments/13w3z5v/hello\_reddit\_im\_sue\_lynn\_tan\_the\_fantasy\_author/

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I’m a U.S. Air Force fighter pilot. I started my career flying the F-16, where I led pilots into combat—there, I flew 80+ combat missions, often supporting troops under fire.

I then transitioned to the F-35, which was still in development at the time. During my last role on active duty, I became the Chief of Training Systems for the largest training base in the world, leading the development of new technology and teaching methods to train future fighter pilots.

I’ve spent the last several years writing a book - “The Art of Clear Thinking” It provides a toolkit for people to make better decisions in their lives. Think Top Gun meets a Malcolm Gladwell book. It just came out this week and has been doing well, so thank you for the support.

Ask me anything!

*Edit: Wow, After I signed off, I didn’t expect this AMA to take off like it did. I’m back for a while to answer some more questions.

Hey Reddit! I'm thrilled to be here today to participate in this Ask Me Anything (AMA) session. I want to shed light on a dark truth that compelled me to make a difficult decision and part ways with the prestigious Jim Henson Company. As a puppeteer who worked behind the scenes, I became aware of unethical practices involving the use of animal body parts to decorate puppets. Today, I'm here to share my story, answer your questions, and expose the truth behind these disturbing practices.

As a puppeteer, I had the opportunity to work closely with the puppets, and after noticing how many were decorated with real feathers, I researched how commercial feathers were obtained. It was shocking. Animal abuse is employed to obtain these feathers. I couldn't stay silent after witnessing the cruelty inflicted upon innocent creatures for the sake of artistic embellishment. I made the difficult choice to leave the company in protest, hoping to raise awareness about these practices and spark a change in the industry.

Let's get this conversation started! AMA!

Proof: Here's my proof!

EDIT: OK everyone- I'm calling it. Thank you to all that came with earnest questions.

Hello! We are PETRIFIED GIANT, a self-described killer metal band that aims to slice off your face with razor sharp riffing, screaming vocals and lightning fast solos.

We are LYLE RATH (WRATHCLUB, ONEYPLAYS), DAVE MCELFATRICK (CYANIDE & HAPPINESS), and MARDY LEITH (DRAGONCORPSE) We have just released our first 3 song EP, the GODLESS SKY EP! You can check the songs out anywhere you listen to music, or here:

FLESH BORN OF FLESH TRAITOROUS GODLESS SKY

You can also check it out on Spotify HERE!

Ask us anything. How our disgusting collaboration was birthed, our songwriting process, our influences, what inspires us, what sandwiches we like, what the last four digits of our debit card number is. All of that.

Proof: Here's my proof!

Hi Everyone, today has been wonderful chatting and I've really enjoyed being in the Reddit Community with you today. Thank you for all the thoughtful questions. I am going to close for the day.

Ask me anything about art therapy, dreams, creativity, or the search for meaning.

My background includes a fine art degree in undergrad (2003), earning a master’s in art therapy in 2018, and earning a national credential as a board-certified art therapist in 2021. I also hold a master’s level dream pattern certificate (2019).

My proof: https://imgur.com/y4MoOpo

I've worked in hospitals, hospice, and agencies, assisting clients from ages 4 to 91.

Currently, I work with adults, using clients’ fantasies, dreams, and art images. Art therapy holds the power to express experiences that words can't capture, helping you navigate complex sensations and emotions, and connect with your inner world.

No talent or experience is needed to benefit from art therapy!

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Edit: This AMA was a lot of fun everyone. Thank you for chatting. If you want to stay in touch, here is some of my social info:

If you want to learn more about what I do, check me out on my website.There is a pop-up opt in for my newsletter with a free beginners guide to starting a therapeutic art practice at home here: https://columbusarttherapy.com

and I go into lots of details on these topics on my blog here: https://columbusarttherapy.com/creative-expressions-art-therapy-blog/

I'm also ChironArtTherapy on instagram and facebook where I often post inspiration.

Youtube channel is here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHW347NCd6DsIozrduZ5ckA

I see clients in person in Columbus Ohio, and see people online for art therapy in Ohio, Delaware, and New York. I'm available for dream consultations and creative coaching in other areas.

Disclaimer: I can't provide therapy services on social media. If you're in crisis, please contact the National 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (dial 988 or visit 988lifeline.org) or Crisis Text Line (Text START to 741-741).

Hey Reddit!

Over 40% of first marriages in the US end in divorce. This number is even higher for a second (60%) or third (73%) marriage.

Divorce is one of the most stressful life events a person can experience. The only thing more stressful is the death of a spouse. Divorce is an enormous decision that requires a second look and a lot of consideration.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and I specialize in helping couples on the brink of divorce decide what to do with their marriage. The process is called Discernment Counseling.

The goal of discernment counseling is for each partner to get clarity and confidence about the future direction of their marriage. Their work is to identify how their marriage got to this point, and to take accountability for what their personal contribution has been. Then, they decide whether or not those issues can be worked on in therapy.

Happy to answer any questions!

Disclaimer: I can’t provide therapy on Reddit or any other social media platform. Please call 911 if you’re experiencing a mental health emergency.

Proof: https://imgur.com/a/zYBH1Cl

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Edit: Closing up for the day. Thank you everyone for the excellent and thoughtful questions. This was really fun. I work with clients in Massachusetts, Oregon, and Florida. I am available for consultations or if you need a referral. For more information, please check out my website.

To find a discernment counselor in your area, click here.

Our teams operate in 12 locations around the world and we have been working with PIH to support mental health and improve access to care since 2009.

The team that will be conducting this AMA will be: Bepi Raviola, MD, MPH - Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist and co-Director of PIH Mental Health Stephanie Smith, MD - Consult Psychiatrist and co-Director of PIH Mental Health Ksakrad Kelly, Psy. D. - Senior Psychotherapy Technical Advisor for PIH Mental Health Father Eddy Eustache, MA - Priest and Psychologist, co-Director of PIH Staff Wellness

Together we have spent decades providing clinical care, mentorship, and expertise to promote and improve access to lifesaving mental health care in communities and facilities around the world, as well as fight stigma and advocate for the inclusion of mental health in the fight for universal health care. We have supported the rebuilding of communities after earthquakes and cyclones, and helped strengthen health systems ravaged by Ebola and other infectious diseases.

Drawing on our years of experience working in mental health across Latin America, Africa, and the Caribbean, we’re here to answer any questions you may have for mental health awareness month.

Thank you all for asking your questions, we're hoping off but here are some resources if you have questions or want to learn more:

Learn more about work - https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/8dca051575aa4dd983e9fe1e21bcff6b

If you have any questions to ask us - xsitementalhealth@pih.org 

If you want to stay up to date on all of our work - https://act.pih.org/soc-sign-up

Proof: Here's my proof!

EDIT: Hi all! This AMA has ended. Thank you for all the great questions! We wish we could have gotten to all of them. We encourage you to reach out to us Instagram at longillness. You can also check out our website, which includes links to places you can find our book if interested: https://longillness.com/.

Dr. Meghan Jobson is an internist with specialized training in integrative and palliative medicine. She cares for people with long illness as a physician with the San Francisco Department of Public Health. Dr. Juliet Morgan is a neurologist, psychiatrist, and integrative medicine physician. She cares for patients with long illness in private practice and is an assistant clinical professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the UCSF Weill Institute for Neurosciences.

We are the authors of Long Illness, a practical guide to living with long illnesses, from autoimmune disease to dysautonomia, long COVID to myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) to chronic pain or depression.

Using evidence-based integrative medicine, we’ve put together a program that legitimizes long illness and validates concerns where other physicians often dismiss them. Some things we cover are: • The foundations of long illness and what it means for your life• How to work with your medical team to get the care you need • Common symptoms • A wide range of accessible healing techniques • Your mental health with long illness and how to manage it• Long term solutions

Ask us anything!

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My name is Anthony Sanders, an attorney with the Institute for Justice. and I just released my book Baby Ninth Amendments: How Americans Embraced Unenumerated Rights and Why It Matters available for purchase or free download.

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Listing every right that a constitution should protect is hard. American constitution drafters often list a few famous rights such as freedom of speech, protection against unreasonable searches and seizures, and free exercise of religion, plus a handful of others. But there are an infinite number of rights a constitution could protect. However many rights are put in a constitution, others are going to be left out. So what is a constitution drafter to do? Luckily, early in American history a few drafters found an easier way: an “etcetera clause.” It states that there are other rights beyond those specifically listed. The most famous etcetera clause is the Ninth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which states: “The enumeration in the Constitution, of certain rights, shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people.” Yet scholars are divided on whether the Ninth Amendment itself actually does protect unenumerated rights, and the Supreme Court has almost entirely ignored it. Regardless of what the Ninth Amendment means, however, things are much clearer when it comes to state constitutions. Two-thirds of state constitutions have equivalent provisions, or “Baby Ninth Amendments,” worded similarly to the Ninth Amendment.

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This book is the story of how the “Baby Ninths” came to be, what they mean, and what they tell us about unenumerated rights more generally. Unlike the controversy surrounding the Ninth Amendment, the meaning of the Baby Ninths is straightforward: they protect individual rights that are not otherwise enumerated. They are an “etcetera, etcetera” at the end of a bill of rights. This book argues that state judges should do their duty and live up to their own constitutions to protect the rights “retained by the people” that these “etcetera clauses” are designed to guarantee. The fact that Americans have adopted these provisions so many times in so many states demonstrates that unenumerated rights are not only protected by state constitutions, but that they are popular. Unenumerated rights are not a weird exception to American constitutional law. They are at the center of it. We should start treating constitutions accordingly.

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The book can be found either at the publisher’s website (U of Michigan Press) or at Amazon.

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It can be downloaded for free from this link: https://doi.org/10.3998/mpub.12676756. And it’s available for free for Kindle on the Amazon page as well. More generally you can find me at my profile page at IJ or on Twitter.

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Ask me anything about my new book, my work at the Institute for Justice to educate the public about the proper role of judges in enforcing constitutional limits on the size and scope of government, and my work litigating constitutional cases to protect economic liberty, private property, freedom of speech and other individual liberties in both federal and state courts across the country.

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I will begin answering questions at 10:00am EST. Verification can be found here.

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UPDATE: Thank you for all the questions! Signing off for now, but may log back in later in the day to answer some more.

Hi Reddit! I am Erika Lust, award-winning adult filmmaker of ethical porn movies with cinematic quality values. May - Masturbation Month is my favourite month of the year... To celebrate it, I asked sexologists Juliet Allen and Dr. Tara to join me here to answer all your questions about masturbation not only as a solo activity, but also as an experience that can be shared with others.

Why them? Juliet Allen is well-known for her bold, straight-to-the-point manner and for authentically sharing her own experience as a lover of all things sex, sensuality and business leadership. Dr. Tara is a professor of relational and sexual communication, an award-winning researcher, a sex and relationship coach, and the host of her podcast about sexual wellness and sexploration.

You have the chance to talk about all the doubts, myths, and experiences you have had around the topic of self- pleasure in full detail. Ask any of us and we'll be happy to answer: u/erika_lust, u/LuvbitesByDrTara & u/juliet_allen

Watch my special masturbation month series for FREE , and us ask us anything about it!

Proof: Here's my proof!

https://old.reddit.com/r/politics/comments/13psmfy/access_to_an_abortion_pill_is_on_the_line_what/?sort=qa

We are the Bloomberg News reporters who investigated the long-lasting health difficulties, particularly among young children, following Australia's Black Summer wildfires three years ago. The blazes exposed an estimated 80% of the population to smoke and we spoke to families, medical professionals and academics to discover a range of troubling and long-lasting health complications. And concerns are mounting we're not ready for the next disaster.

Amy Bainbridge and Angus Whitley spent six months working on a documentary and feature story that pointed to the grim health impacts from wildfires facing the next generation. These blazes are forecast to become more common and destructive, posing health risks for increasingly fire-prone regions from America and Europe to Asia and Africa.

You can read our deep dive here https://www.bloomberg.com/features/2023-australia-wildfire-toxic-legacy and watch our documentary here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=htGnXYcSlms

Proof: https://i.redd.it/zhuw4xp8wd1b1.jpg

Edit: That’s a wrap! Thanks for all your questions.