In 1987, the world decided to ban chlorofluorocarbons, just two years after discovering that they were depleting the ozone layer. Industry warned of dire economic consequences should the ban go through. Fast forward 36 years and 99 per cent of ozone-depleting substances have been phased out and the ozone is recovering.
To anyone following the so-called “forever chemicals” debate, the tale is familiar. But there is no guarantee of a happy ending this time unless industry adapts its…
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