

The miracle chemical
Oct 17, 2023
Discover the fascinating history of refrigeration technology, from the rise of the ice trade to the invention of Freon. Uncover the manipulative tactics of industry-funded studies and the denial of climate change. Learn about the dangers of early refrigerants and the environmental destruction caused by CFCs.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
The History of Refrigeration and its Impact on Food Preservation
02:48 • 4min
The Development of Freon and the Rise of Refrigerators
07:04 • 5min
Industry-Funded Studies and Misleading Reports
11:56 • 4min
Deceptive Tactics, Junk Science, and the Denial of Climate Change
15:39 • 3min