thoughts on Week 2's discussion about the Elk River spill

I find it interesting, but not surprising, that legislation is outdated in regulating the use of chemicals in the environment and that not enough research is done on chemicals before using them in processes that have widespread effects on the environment and public health.  Also, I hope people continue to read more investigative journals and learn what is happening where they live, so they can become more involved with decision making processes affecting everyone's health and our collective environment.