‘Super-Pollutant’ Emitted by 11 Chinese Chemical Plants Could Equal a Climate Catastrophe

China’s nylon industry may be overlooking its emissions of a potent greenhouse gas, with chemical plants potentially releasing hundreds of thousands of tons of nitrous oxide directly into the atmosphere. Our 6-month investigation found 11 plants that, together, are likely emitting greenhouse gases equivalent to 25 million cars, despite low-cost fixes available.