By Theodora Filis In 2023 it was determined while Dow’s claim that the gas victims were paid compensation “twice over” may appear true, the truth is that each gas victim on average – despite being paid “twice over” – actually received less than one-fifth of the compensation amount that each should have received as per the terms of the 1989 settlement. In a recent press release, Andrew N. Liveris, Dow's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer said, “Dow has committed to leveraging its science and technology expertise, sustainability focus, and global network to support a range of events and activities that promote the role of chemistry in the advancement of human progress, environmental protection and economic development.” As a sponsor of the International Year of Chemistry, Dow will conduct a year-long project uniting students around the globe to test the water quality where they live and learn about purification and filtration as part of “Water: A Chemical Solution”.
It is imperative we all pay attention to the impact of our collective and personal actions on the environment. During the next decade, our global community will be unable to deal effectively with the formidable environmental challenges posed by decades of environmental mismanagement. There are many environmental issues I write about in this blog, some will scare you, and it is my hope, these articles will give you a reason to question and search for answers.