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WARNING: This Podcast Contains Chemicals Known to the State of California to Cause Cancer or Other Reproductive Harm

99% Invisible

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California's Proposition 65: A Legislative Turning Point

This chapter explores the historical context and development of California's Proposition 65 in the mid-1980s, aimed at addressing pollution and public health hazards. It highlights the challenges faced in crafting legislation that balanced environmental protection while considering business interests, ultimately leading to greater consumer awareness of toxic chemicals.

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