ICIS Blogs : global warming

Cap-and-Trade pains

Green Chemicals — Thu, 14 May 2009 03:17:08 GMT

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...(read more)

It's tough at the top.......

Asian Chemical Connections — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 13:40:16 GMT

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...(read more)

October green chems

Green Chemicals — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 09:32:51 GMT

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...(read more)

The world is round after all

Asian Chemical Connections — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 01:47:57 GMT

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...(read more)

Lost polar bears

Green Chemicals — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 09:39:30 GMT

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...(read more)

Even the goldfish will get it

Asian Chemical Connections — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 13:50:10 GMT

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...(read more)

China's growth conundrum

Asian Chemical Connections — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 04:51:55 GMT

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...(read more)

The West can still be the best

Asian Chemical Connections — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 13:40:00 GMT

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...(read more)

Innovate or lose your job

Asian Chemical Connections — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 10:15:27 GMT

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...(read more)

G8's global warming thoughts

Green Chemicals — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 12:38:13 GMT

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...(read more)

Do you believe in global warming?

Green Chemicals — Tue, 20 May 2008 00:20:31 GMT

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...(read more)

GHG is up says weathermen

Green Chemicals — Thu, 15 May 2008 00:03:02 GMT

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...(read more)

Oil industry execs stick heads in sand - official

ICIS Chemicals Confidential — Wed, 14 May 2008 20:14:55 GMT

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...(read more)

Dwindling polar bears

Green Chemicals — Wed, 14 May 2008 15:58:54 GMT

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...(read more)