Petrochemicals: Balancing Benefits, Concerns, and Opportunities in a Growing Market
Petrochemicals are petroleum, natural gas, or other fossil fuel-derived compounds. They are used to make thousands of diverse items that people use on a daily basis, such as plastics, medications, cosmetics, furniture, appliances, electronics, solar panels, and wind turbines. These compounds are critical to the world economy because they provide variety, affordability, and job possibilities. … Read more