ROLE OF CHEMISTRY IN NATIONAL SUSTAINABILITY: A REVIEW
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2008-09-12
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Chemistry Department, Faculty of Natural and Applied Sciences, Nasarawa State University keffi.
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Chemistry, 'the backbone of chemical industry' is mainly concerned with providing the product, materials and proc^^ that support human needs and also make life meaningful. The discoveries made in the chemistry have brought improved standards of living in 'Developed Nations'; increased standard of living in developing countries, a defined modem life as well as maintain a sustainable environment. Chemistry is more than just the science conceit with atoms, molecules and pure substances; it is also an integrationist's science concerned with organized mole* systems. Diseases can be conquered through a clean, healthy and safe environment, reduction in poverty and equines through the use of sustainable chemistry as a tool for implementing sustainable development. Chemists have responsibility to serve the public interest in the fields of health, safety and the environment
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Chemistry, national sustainability, environment
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