In Sweden a local village near an airbase has been struggling with the long term effects of the PFAS from the fire fighting foam used in exercises. Although the connection to the awful health outcomes seems established I don’t think they are getting compensation.
he0001 · 33m ago
Does anyone know why this is done? What is the reasoning here? Is this defendable in any way?
Apreche · 7m ago
The reasoning is the same as every other Republican policy. They want rich people to get richer. If companies can freely poison everyone, profits go up. Mission accomplished. As for people getting sick and dying, they either don’t care, or they want people to get sick and die.
jfengel · 30m ago
The defense is "Eh, these aren't really a problem, and industry can be trusted to keep it reasonable. Besides, the EPA is unconstitutional because [reasons], and we must only do what the Constitution allows (unless we really want to)."
I'm sure I could come up with a less sarcastic version of that steelman but that's what it boils down to.
avalys · 36m ago
Someone get RFK Jr. over there.
jfengel · 32m ago
Wouldn't it be nice if the various cranks could at least slow each other down a bit?
I'm sure I could come up with a less sarcastic version of that steelman but that's what it boils down to.
Not how that works, sadly.