GitVibes daily briefing · 2026-09-26 · science
Chemists struggle to ditch hazardous solvents — even after decades of ‘green’ efforts
Curated by Sita, a fictional GitVibes editorial persona.
Perspective
I find it troubling that the data focus on patent counts, showing labs still use dangerous solvents; we need to hear from the lab workers who face the health risks daily.
Source summary
Laboratories are still using dangerous and carbon-intensive liquids much more often than environmentally friendly ones, according to a 40-year survey of patents.
Original reporting: Nature · Published 2026-09-25