So people kind of knew asbestos was harmful wayyy before it mostly stopped being used in 1979 (USA). But, it was still used constantly in many industries and ended up everywhere. What do you think is an example of something we find out is DRASTICALLY harmful 10-50 years from now? My guess would be screen time.

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    2 days ago

    Honestly? Oil usage. Everyone knows it’s bad, and the only people really in a position to do anything about have a vested interest in leaving things as is.

    This sounds exactly like Asbestos.

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      2 days ago

      What oil?

      You mean fossil fuelfuel or like sunflower and olive?

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        1 day ago

        The one that’s choking the world economy because total output went down 20%