Consumerism—and the Chemicals in All of Our Stuff—Is Thwarting the Transition From Fossil Fuels

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By By Liza GrossFeb 12, 2025, 5:05 am58 ptsTrending
Climate change mitigation strategies that don’t address overconsumption and reduce dependence on fossil fuel-derived chemicals will exacerbate health harms and biodiversity loss, scientists warn. By Liza Gross The promise of convenience and consumerism embedded in the late-1940s petrochemical industry boom…

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