[Cyrus]

Is it true that to produce plastics, pesticides, etc. the molecules of petroleum are actually modified?'

Also, are companies like Dow, Monsanto, BASF, etc considered "petrochemical" companies?

[smallpoxgirl]

yes

and yes

[0mar]

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Also, are companies like Dow, Monsanto, BASF, etc considered "petrochemical" companies?

[Doly]

Search Wikipedia for petrochemicals, there's a whole lot of stuff there. But before panicking, remember that:

1) If we stop using oil for burning, there will be plenty left for other uses like plastic.

2) If needed, we could get those same chemicals from plants.