I think a big problem is that we invent so many new chemicals each year where the long term consequences are unknown. [0] Sure when we notice that their downsid

I think a big problem is that we invent so many new chemicals each year where the long term consequences are unknown. [0] Sure when we notice that their downsides outweigh their upsides, they usually get regulated away. But by then they may already have caused a lot of damage and it could take many years before they are completely gone. [0] https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/science-falling-woefully-behind-testing-new-chemicals-180962027/ https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/science-falling-wo...