> We never thought about our actions could lead to that

Of course not. They know about actions and consequences, but that the two might be linked in some way never really occurred to them.

> Many of the illnesses and deaths were initially attributed to asthma.

Everyone, remember this if nothing else. Just like they say everyone with legitimate reasons to despair is depressed, so too will they blame any problems caused by the world on the people suffering them. World sucks? That's depression. Can't breathe? That's asthma. Can't afford rent? Should have got a better job. Etc, etc.

When the health crises's come, don't believe them when they say it's caused by something to do with the individual.

I don't even own a mircowave anymore. Shit drove me nuts.