The background paper I choose to write about from the Louisville Charter for Safer Chemicals was #4, Act on Early Warnings. This background paper focuses on providing credible evidence that harm is present or is likely to occur, even when there is a level of uncertainty regarding the exact nature and magnitude of the harm. I completely agree with this background paper, as focuses on providing significant information about a chemical that could potentially cause harm to the public. The paper states how to better act to prevent harm on the state and federal levels, along with on the local level within our communities. Without acting on early warning signs, many humans could be at potential risk for serious health concerns.
This sounds so important! I think early warning signs are the best we can hope for and should absolutely be taken into consideration.
ReplyDeleteI think that the US currently has it backwards. We are waiting to see the harmful effects of chemicals before any possible action takes place. Our current scientific method essentially requires research to show 100% causation, which is very difficult/almost impossible.
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