Chippys_mittensApr 1

What do you think is the modern day equivalent to asbestos in 1960?

https://lemmy.world/post/45033326

What do you think is the modern day equivalent to asbestos in 1960? - Lemmy.World

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.

Show threadcubocApr 1
PFAS?
Show threadChippys_mittensApr 1
Don’t know much about them.
Show threadhuquad
That’s the problem, the main people who do are the companies profiting. Something something conflict of interest
Apr 1 at 5:58pmWeb
Show threadover_cloxApr 1
Teflon, see my other comment.
Show threadhuquadApr 1
The sources are more understood than the consequences.
Show threadtomiant10h ago

Consequences are well understood in that they are bad and have long term effects on your hormone regulation.

One study showed teen girls in Copenhagen develop breasts a whole year earlier than during the 80s-90s, and it was directly shown to be the effect of PFAS in our consumer environment for lack of a better word.

It was a big thing, EU made lots of regulations about it. I know in an adjacent country they banned use of thermal receipts (normal receipts you get in the store) and some other measures. Don’t know what came of it long term but I stay very aware about what I touch in stores and stuff I buy.