Episode 1363 • • 2:59:19 - 3:04:25
1363: Attribution Science
Global Rubber Shortage, Supply Chain Issues, Synthetic vs Natural Rubber
Reports of a "rubber apocalypse" suggest that pandemic-related supply chain disruptions are leading to a global shortage of natural rubber. While some news outlets focus on rubber trees, most commercial rubber is a synthetic product derived from oil refining. The shortage could impact thousands of products, from tires and medical gloves to condoms and underwear.