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CEA’s Chris Ventura compares those who opposed advancements in technology and machinery that lead to the Industrial Revolution back in the 1800s to those today who spread myths about current technological advancements in the energy sector.

And plastics are used for more than just packaging; they’re used to make car seats, bicycle helmets, medical equipment and bathroom accessories, and help vehicles increase fuel efficiency, decreasing emissions. These plastics wouldn’t exist without safe, reliable oil and natural gas.

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