Multiples Uses of Chemicals: Clear Choices or Dodgy Deals?

HAY, ALASTAIR W.; BECKER, EDWIN D.; FRATADOCCHI, ALBERTO ; MAHAFFY, PETER G.; MATHEWS, ROBERT; RAPPERT, BRIAN; ROBSON, RICHARD; SHARMA, OM P.; SPANEVELLO, ROLANDO A.; TARASOVA, NATALIA P.; TRAPP, RALF

Chemistry International

International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC)

Lugar: Boston; Año: 2007 vol. 29 p. 23 - 25

0193-6484

Chemical processes determine much of who we are. Chemistry in the brain provides our sense of being and helps determine how we act. The oxygen we breathe is created by the chemical processes in plants, and the consumer products we buy are the result of chemical processes. Chemistry is central to life on earth, and many major global issues today require chemical solutions, including reducing pollution of the earth?s atmosphere, providing clean water, improving food supplies, and developing new medicines. Chemistry thus has enormous potential to contribute positively to global well being.