So-called enviromental science has eliminated the use of many cheap, effective chemicals, requiring expensive substitutes that either increase the cost of production or eliminated the process altogether. It has created countless torts, which also adversely effect the costs of business.
Agree 100%. Most "environmentalists" are cripto- socialists and they are to be viewed with suspicion. However, we can't hide our heads in the sand about all environmental issues. There are some issues that can't be ignored.