Topic: Junk Science

The transition away from Freon is attributed to patent expirations that lowered profit margins, leading manufacturers to lobby for new patented substances. Alternative theories suggest the government is prone to "reactionary waves" of pseudoscience and junk science, similar to the historical mandates for vehicle airbags and the push for internet in classrooms. These rapid legislative responses are characterized as unnecessary interventions that often result in unintended safety or educational consequences.