Dow Chemical has spent billions of dollars defending lawsuits derived from its production of dioxin, Agent Orange and other toxic substances. Now CEO Andrew Liveris is determined to turn the $46 billion conglomerate into a pre-eminent eco-friendly operation. TIME's WENDY COLE spoke with Liveris, 52, about going green, how the U.S.'s civil-justice system is dysfunctional and why he's not ready to buy a hybrid car yet.
You're eager to shed Dow's longtime image as an environmental pillager. How can you reclaim credibility?
A vocal minority believes that we're bad guys and all we do is pollute. That's totally inaccurate. Dow Chemical...
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