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Cap-and-Trade pains

I mentioned about Kimberly-Clark 's recent prediction that any cap-and-trade bills in Washington will not pass this year as the government is broke right now and can't afford to pass a risky (and possibly expensive) legislation. ICIS Chemical...

Published 14 May 2009 4:17 by Green Chemicals

Filed under: study, Regulation, Government, global warming, chemical companies, cap and trade
It's tough at the top.......

It's easy to take pot shots at the boss, and everyone of course feels they have been underpromoted and could do the job better themselves. Andrew Liveris is just the latest in a long line of CEOs to experience both envy - and at the moment perhaps...

Published 5 Feb 2009 13:40 by Asian Chemical Connections

Filed under: US, Environment, Andrew Liveris, Dow Chemical, Middle East, Olefins, Polyolefins, Business, Kuwait, Wall Street Journal, Rohm & Haas, global warming, Managing people, Company Strategy, Manchester Utd, bitter Leeds fan
October green chems

I'm having a little difficulty finding newly launched green chemicals from last month. Could it be that some of the laboratories are taking a break? Or maybe companies are a little bit prudent these days in launching new products. We'll just wait...

Published 3 Nov 2008 9:32 by Green Chemicals

Filed under: Products, General, gas, plastic, paint, global warming, algae, recyclable
The world is round after all

I asked my boss two years ago what were his favourite business books. His list included The World Is Flat: A Brief History of the 21st Century by Thomas Friedman. Of course I rushed out and bought the book. It has sold by the truck load and was quoted...

Published 16 Sep 2008 2:47 by Asian Chemical Connections

Filed under: US, Economics, China, Environment, technology, Europe, India, Sabic, Business, Oil & Gas, climate change, sustainability, global warming, Peak Oil, Thomas Friedman, Flat and Crowded, Hot, globalisation
Lost polar bears

Sometimes the way to get to your pocket is to tug your heart strings and this advertising about polar bears almost worked on mine. According to WWF , several polar bears are way miles away from home and swimming more in open waters to find food and shelter...

Published 25 Aug 2008 10:39 by Green Chemicals

Filed under: Environment, General, Government, climate change, WWF, global warming, polar bear, Alaska
Even the goldfish will get it

Another great article in The New Scientist talks about a new system for mapping much more precisely the impact of climate change on eco-systems. Designed by The Nature Conservancy , the system - linked with Google Maps - will enable conservationists to...

Published 19 Aug 2008 14:50 by Asian Chemical Connections

Filed under: Economics, China, Environment, climate change, global warming, flooding, New Scientist, Tigers, goldfish brains, Lehman Brothers, Guangdong
China's growth conundrum

I couldn't let today pass without including a picture of the Olympic Stadium in Beijing where the opening ceremony is about to take place. The purpose of this redefined blog is not to look at the short term, though. For expert commentaey on the effects...

Published 8 Aug 2008 5:51 by Asian Chemical Connections

Filed under: Economics, China, Environment, BASF, Business, Oil & Gas, climate change, global warming, Company Strategy, water crisis, China growth
The West can still be the best

It is very easy assume that Asia ex-Japan will eventually catch up with the West and become as good at "solution" chemicals as the West. I am excluding Japan because it has long been a major speciality player. All the money that China, for example...

Published 6 Aug 2008 14:40 by Asian Chemical Connections

Filed under: US, Environment, Europe, Business, Fibre Intermediates, global warming, Company Strategy, clever Germany, Analysts Reports, western Europe skills advantage
Innovate or lose your job

Continuing my environmental theme, I've been musing over building a new training course around helping companies help their employees to think outside the box. This is a tough task in certain companies and cultures. As Benjamin Franklin so wisely...

Published 5 Aug 2008 11:15 by Asian Chemical Connections

Filed under: Economics, Environment, Business, sustainability, global warming, Company Strategy, shale gas, training, employee development
G8's global warming thoughts

The White House released this morning a statement from the G8 nations and major emerging economies about their vows to cut greenhouse gas emissions and achieving a low carbon world full of peace and harmony. No specific actions were discussed at the G8...

Published 9 Jul 2008 13:38 by Green Chemicals

Filed under: Environment, Regulation, Government, economy, global warming, greenhouse gas, summit, G8 nations
Do you believe in global warming?

If not, then you can sign up in this petition by the Oregon Institute of Science and Medicine , which is urging the US government to reject the Kyoto Protocol and any other climate change proposals. The Institute has already gathered signatures from 31...

Published 20 May 2008 1:20 by Green Chemicals

Filed under: General, climate change, global warming, scientists
GHG is up says weathermen

If melting polar ice caps and increasing hurricanes and tornadoes do not convince skeptics of earth's rising temperature, maybe the high tech gadgets and scientific views of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NAOOA) could do the...

Published 15 May 2008 1:03 by Green Chemicals

Filed under: Environment, General, studies and reports, carbon dioxide, Government, climate change, global warming, methane, greenhouse gas
Oil industry execs stick heads in sand - official

My colleague Lucy Craymer is enraged by a new report dismissing global warming ... While the rest of us are cutting back the number of plastic bags we use (she writes) and opting to take the bus rather than drive, the majority of those who really hold...

Published 14 May 2008 21:14 by ICIS Chemicals Confidential

Filed under: Oil, chemicals, corporate life, global warming
Dwindling polar bears

It's official. Polar bears are becoming extinct , according to the US Department of the Interior (DOI). Secretary of the Interior Dirk Kempthorne announced today that he is accepting the recommendation of U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to list the...

Published 14 May 2008 16:58 by Green Chemicals

Filed under: Environment, General, Government, global warming, ice melt, endangered species, polar bear

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