Chemophobia is an irrational fear of chemicals, which is exploited in various ways. The belief that organic pesticides are always safer than nonorganic is a common misconception.
The modern environmental movement, sparked by Rachel Carson's Silent Spring, created a fear of synthetic chemicals. While it raised awareness, it also led to widespread misinformation.
Many believe synthetic chemicals are harmful, overlooking that nature itself has numerous toxic elements. The irony is that our real enemies may be naturally occurring toxins.
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