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The Arctic ice caps are melting. More and more species are becoming endangered. The hole in the ozone layer is getting bigger and bigger. But never fear – science has come to the rescue. A trio of scientists – two Americans and a Frenchman – has discovered a way to make drugs and plastics (among other things) in an environmentally friendly way.

Environmentally friendly ways of living used to be all about rejecting plastics, taking herbal medications, riding a bicycle instead of driving a car. Though we’re still a long way from reversing the damage we’ve managed to do to the planet, discoveries like this are proof that the scientific community is capable of saving the environment without completely depriving people of the comforts of life – just look at the rising popularity of hybrid cars.