A powerful example of how well-intentioned regulations -- in this case, a mandate to reduce sulfur content in ship fuel, for environmental reasons -- can lead to unintended consequences that are worse than the original problem -- in this case, the reduction in sulfur led to an increase in the rate of global warming. As the saying goes, the road to hell is paved with good intentions.
Go read the abstract and the introduction. Highly recommended!
Go read the abstract and the introduction. Highly recommended!