ICIS - Search Articles by Date : February 11 2008 - February 17 2008

China's economic boom causes environmental crisis
China's economic boom has created a surge in pollution. Can the country meet the challenge of managing growth and protecting the environment? more
(11 February 2008 14:42)

Consumer industry increases sustainability initiatives
The US consumer market has taken big steps toward sustainability. How is the chemical industry adaptingto these green changes? Doris De.... more
(11 February 2008 00:00)

US presidential candidates tackle climate change
The next US president, whether Republican or Democrat, is likely to support climate change legislation Mickey McCarter/Washington AS THE US.... more
(11 February 2008 00:00)

European auto, chemical industries seek next generation of refrigerants, as R-134a is phased out - corrected
A mandatory phase-out of the refrigerant R-134a in Europe has plunged fluorocarbon manufacturers into a high-stakes race to develop an alternative.... more
(11 February 2008 00:00)

German chemical sector moves swiftly to cut emissions
With tough new government targets in place for cutting greenhouse gas emissions, Germany's chemical sector has moved swiftly into action .... more
(11 February 2008 00:00)

Specialty chemical distributor U.S. Chemicals focuses on the environment
Specialty chemicals distributor U.S. Chemicals renews emphasis on the environment and seeks sustainable partners. Joseph Chang/New York .... more
(11 February 2008 00:00)

Biofuels backlash grows in fuel versus food debate
Is 2008 going to be the year that society decides that biofuels are not such a good idea? Some of the signs for the nascent biofuels industry are.... more
(11 February 2008 00:00)

European Union's Reach legislation can have a major impact on SMEs
The EU's Reach legislation requires careful planning from handlers of chemicals at all stages - from development to manufacture, transport and use more
(11 February 2008 00:00)

Endpoint: Ban on patio heaters is ridiculous
"This is for your own good." How many times has that sentence preceded the worst pain felt? Well, that's the EU's feeling toward Britain's pubs more
(11 February 2008 00:00)

News Bites: 125 and 25 years ago
125 YEARS AGO ICIS Chemical Business traces its roots back to 1871, when one of the original ­publications was called Oil, Paint and... more
(11 February 2008 00:00)

Readers' letters
One reader comes to California's defense after comments from the Soap and Detergent Association. Another asks for more technology breakthrough.... more
(11 February 2008 00:00)

Market Intelligence: China snowstorms will slow GDP growth
John Richardson/Singapore ASK A contact in China what the effect will be of the bad weather on the country's economic growth, and also on the.... more
(11 February 2008 00:00)

Think tank: US education and nanotech development need another Sputnik
Fifty years ago, the US put its first satellite, Explorer I, into orbit - and launched a massive and urgent expansion in scientific education,... more
(11 February 2008 00:00)

Biodegradable plastics confuse the public
High oil prices are driving US consumers to regard biodegradable plastics as a potential alternative to petroleum-based products. But there are many.... more
(11 February 2008 00:00)

Judith Hackitt says: Prepare for Reach right now
Don't make excuses - just get on with the job of implementing Reach, argues Judith Hackitt, head of the enforcing authority for Reach in the UK .... more
(11 February 2008 00:00)

Business needs to commit itself to environmental change
Fred Seelig/New York It's 2008, and I feel like we've gone through all this environmental enthusiasm before - and to no lasting effect. Back in.... more
(11 February 2008 00:00)

Commentary: Get ready for a green US government
Super Tuesday, the day in US politics where a big slug of the states decide which candidates they want to run for president, is supposed to be.... more
(11 February 2008 00:00)

Chemical industry appointments
John Abizaid has been appointed to the board of US-based ­specialty coatings and sealants company RPM International in Medina, Ohio. General.... more
(11 February 2008 00:00)

Chemical profile: PET
DEMAND 2006: 11.28bn lbs (5.12m tonnes), 2007: 11.89bn lbs 2011: 15.01bn lbs, projected. Demand equals production plus imports (2006: 3.87bn lbs.... more
(11 February 2008 00:00)

New Projects, January 31-February 6, 2008
NEW PROJECTS REPORTED BY ICIS NEWS, January 31-February 6, 2008 Company Product Capacity Process Contractor Cost Start-up .... more
(11 February 2008 00:00)

Chemical markets trends & data: stormy time for prices
Crude oil slips on rising stocks and OX follows. Benzene and styrene contracts rise in Europe, while outages and severe weather in China could.... more
(11 February 2008 00:00)

Key chemical prices
SPOT BULK CHEMICAL PRICES (* denotes nominal range) CONTRACT BULK CHEMICAL PRICES AsiaEuropeUS $/tonne Change $/tonne Change cents/lb.... more
(11 February 2008 00:00)

This week's world news
Solutia sues lenders over exit financing US-based Solutia sued the banks that failed to arrange $2bn (€1.4bn) in exit financing, a crucial step.... more
(11 February 2008 00:00)

What's on: ICIS pricing and Chemease launch China market reports in English
ICIS PRICING, the global market pricing and intelligence service for the oil and chemical industries, and Chemease, a subsidiary of CBI China,.... more
(11 February 2008 00:00)

The hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) using lithium-ion batteries emerges as a major force
Hi-ho lithium! The electric car is coming - again more
(11 February 2008 00:00)

Key industry appointments
EXECUTIVE BRIEFING: Andreas Wolf has been named as senior industry scientist at US silicones... more
(16 February 2008 00:00)

Market intelligence: US security set to spark battle between manufacturers and environmentalists
US CONGRESSIONAL staff are working on legislation that could toughen federal antiterrorism security measures at thousands of US chemical facilities.... more
(16 February 2008 00:00)

Think tank: chemical producers that neglect R&D risk their future
Chemical companies that cut back on research and development (R&D) during a downturn, do so at their peril. As difficult as the current slump may.... more
(16 February 2008 00:00)

What's on: New York hosts DCAT Week 09
DCAT Week '09, which takes place at the Waldorf-Astoria in New York from March 16-19, delivers targeted educational programs and business.... more
(16 February 2008 00:00)

Endpoint: Lipsuctioned fat as car fuel
There is something truly ghoulish and distasteful in using human fat to power a vehicle more
(16 February 2008 00:00)

News bites: 50 years and 100 years ago
ICIS Chemical Business traces its roots back to 1871, when one of the original ­publications was called Oil, Paint and Drug Reporter 50 YEARS AGO .... more
(16 February 2008 00:00)

ICIS radio Chemical News Central 15 February 2008
Feed Simon Robinson and Nigel Davis discuss: Total Petrochemicals' planned $1bn spend in 2008; the future of DSM's melamine assets at.... more
(15 February 2008 18:06)

ICIS radio Americas Feb 18, 2008
FEED ICIS radio Americas Feb. 18, 2008 Joe Chang exams the M&A situation for the chemical industry during the credit crisis, meanwhile.... more
(15 February 2008 22:56)