Hey everyone! 👋 We’ve all heard the debates about animal testing—how it’s cruel, outdated, and often ineffective. But here’s something most people don’t talk about: animal testing is also an environmental nightmare. Yeah, you read that right. Those labs aren’t just harming animals—they’re polluting our air, wasting insane amounts of water, and even contributing to climate change. And as students who care about the future (and probably don’t want to inherit a trashed planet), we should be paying attention. So, let’s break it down. Why is animal testing so bad for the environment? And what can we actually do to stop it? 1. Toxic Waste: The Gross Side of Science Imagine all the chemicals, drugs, and experimental substances used in animal testing. Now imagine where they end up—not safely disposed of, but often leaking into soil and water. Labs produce tons of hazardous waste—contaminated needles, animal remains, chemical runoff. Some of it gets burned (releasing toxic fumes), and som...
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