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Norman Borlaug man.

• agumonkey 7y ago
  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thomas_Midgley,_Jr https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thomas_Midgley,_Jr.
  • username90 7y ago
    > He played a major role in developing leaded gasoline (Tetraethyllead) and some of the first chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), better known by its brand name Freon Some would argue that his impact wasn't even net-positive. He might have done it in good faith, but it didn't really work out well.
    • agumonkey 7y ago
      > Midgley possessed "an instinct for the regrettable that was almost uncanny" indeed