Rust: The Longest War

Rust: The Longest War

2015 • 304 pages

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An environmental journalist traces the historical war against rust, revealing how rust-related damage costs more than all other natural disasters combined and how it is combated by industrial workers, the government, universities, and everyday people.


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Solid. As expected, some sections were more interesting than others.

I'd recommend it for a light non-fiction read if you find chemical or material sciences interesting.

May 19, 2025