A more ethical chemistry

Chemicals law in the US was successfully evolving to foster prevention, but this has stalled. Using chemicals that carry risks gives rise to responsibilities that go beyond complying with existing law. Working to dismantle environmental protections is unethical participation in democracy. A more ethical chemistry is necessary to reduce significant risks to biological life on earth. The chemical industry should accept the need for accountability and voters should support innovative forms of environmental governance which better inform them and which prevent risks.