Could the chemical industry become a net zero hero?

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Electrification, circular business models, and fuel switching can help decarbonise the chemicals that go into most consumer products, writes Green Alliance's Liam Hardy

The chemical industry underpins modern life more than most of us know. From paints and plastics to soaps and shoes, over 90 per cent of consumer products involve chemicals in some way. It is also critical...

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