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Wait, the US allows widespread use of potentially catastrophic chemical substances without conducting independent research of its safety or efficacy? America c

• alexandercrohde 9y ago
  I used to consider this type of sarcastic response counterproductive, but based on my research the facts are pretty disconcerting. - There are over 1,200 active chemically distinct pesticide active-ingredients - For every pesticide registered for use there are at least as many that have been pulled from use ("deregistered"). There is no official record for which of these 1000+ chemicals have been deregistered for health reasons.
• drharby 9y ago
  Before you start the reddit-esqur circlejerk, this is a trend globally and is only growing
• vixen99 9y ago
  Where's the sarcasm?
  • grabcocque 9y ago
    Yes, I wasn't being sarcastic. More suffused with resigned horror.