How the chemicals industry's pollution slipped under the radar

While the industry has an important role to play in moving to low-carbon economies it's also hugely carbon intensive and predicted to become more soIt's one of the biggest industries in the world, consumes more than 10% of fossil fuels produced globally and emits an estimated 3.3 gigatons of greenhouse gas emissions a year, more than India's annual emissions - yet the chemicals sector has largely slipped under the radar when it comes to climate.This sprawling industry produces a huge range of products, many of which support other industries - pesticides for agriculture, acids for mining, lubricants for machinery, ingredients in cleaning agents, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals and plastics. Continue reading...