Corporate Accountability and Public Health

This chapter explores the intricate relationship between industrial practices and their societal impact, focusing on legal actions against major chemical companies like Bayer. It critiques the disparity in accountability between large corporations and individuals, particularly regarding product safety and consumer health, amid concerns about corporate lobbying influencing regulations. The discussion further addresses alarming research on pesticide exposure and its implications for public health, challenging the ethics behind current legislative measures that favor corporate interests over citizen well-being.