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May 2, 2008
The chemical industry, along with sectors including telecommunications, and food and drink, are among the sectors that enjoy a “safe haven” from the risks associated with climate change, according to a study by KPMG. “The chemical industry is in the safe haven zone due to its high level of preparedness versus its relatively moderate level of risk,” the study states....http://www.chemweek.com/envirotech/climate_change/Study-Finds-Chemical-Industry-at-Relatively-Low-Risk-from-Climate-Change_11689.html May 2, 2008
Five European Union (EU) public finance institutions have come together to create a €125 million ($181 million) carbon credit fund. The fund will be used to purchase...http://www.chemweek.com/envirotech/climate_change/EU-Finance-Institutions-Start-Post-2012-Carbon-Credit-Fund_11698.html April 25, 2008
Bayer has disclosed at its annual stockholders’ meeting in Cologne, Germany that it is making progress with its plan to further reduce emissions of the greenhouse gas (GHG)...http://www.chemweek.com/envirotech/climate_change/Bayer-Progresses-with-the-Implementation-of-its-Climate-Program_11566.html April 23, 2008
The Chinese government is drafting a national policy on climate change and global warming for the period after 2010, reports say. The program would succeed a policy announced by the...http://www.chemweek.com/envirotech/climate_change/China-Drafts-Post-2010-Climate-Change-Policy_11529.html April 21, 2008
Evonik Industries says it will allocate up to €2 billion ($3.2 billion) for energy-related projects through 2010 in its three businesses, chemicals, energy, and real estate...http://www.chemweek.com/envirotech/climate_change/Evonik-Pledges-&euro2-billion-$3-2-billion-for-Energy-Program_11496.html April 18, 2008
Energy issues were among the key topics raised in presentations as well as informal discussions at European chlor-alkali industry group Euro Chlor’s Seventh International...http://www.chemweek.com/envirotech/climate_change/Energy-Issues-Dominate-Euro-Chlor-Event_11409.html April 16, 2008
European Union (EU) officials from the European Climate Change Programme (ECCP) in the past few days have initiated a program to identify which energy-intensive industries might need...http://www.chemweek.com/envirotech/climate_change/EU-Addresses-Competitiveness-Issues-Related-to-Emissions-Trading_11384.html March 31, 2008
Carbon certification could cause nearly half of biodiesel capacity and half of bioethanol capacity in Europe to lose its tax-advantaged status, says a study to be released next week by...http://www.chemweek.com/envirotech/climate_change/Carbon-Certification-Could-Cripple-European-Biofuel-Producers_11086.html March 25, 2008
The chemicals industry historically has been permitted to release thousands of m.t./year of carbon dioxide (CO2) and other green house gases (GHG) into the environment from...http://www.chemweek.com/envirotech/climate_change/Green-Chemistry-New-Routes-to-Tackle-Emissions_10527.html March 25, 2008
Work on an international climate change treaty that would succeed the Kyoto Protocol, which expires in 2012, is expected to gain momentum. Government representatives of United Nations...http://www.chemweek.com/envirotech/climate_change/Global-Warming_9757.html March 25, 2008
Nations struggling to curb greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions will find that improving energy efficiency in the industrial, transportation, and residential sectors are the most...http://www.chemweek.com/envirotech/climate_change/Report-Energy-Efficiency-is-the-Most-Cost-Effective-Climate-Policy_10536.html March 25, 2008
Japan has announced the creation of a $10-billion fund to support efforts of developing countries to combat climate change. Japanese prime minister, Yasuo Fukuda, made the announcement...http://www.chemweek.com/envirotech/climate_change/Japan-to-Help-Developing-Nations-Combat-Climate-Change_10173.html March 24, 2008
Biofuels have received much attention over the past year as researchers look for solutions to skyrocketing gasoline prices, threats to energy security, and ever-increasing pressure to...http://www.chemweek.com/envirotech/climate_change/Biofuels_10393.html March 21, 2008
Chemical makers must actively engage critical challenges related to energy and climate change, overregulation, and the need to drive global sustainability efforts, Andrew Liveris...http://www.chemweek.com/envirotech/climate_change/Liveris-Urges-Involvement-in-Energy-Climate-Change-Debates_6632.html March 21, 2008
Dow Chemical and Crystalsev (São Paulo), one of Brazil’s largest ethanol producers, have formed a joint venture to build a world-scale facility to produce polyethylene...http://www.chemweek.com/envirotech/climate_change/Dow-Links-with-Brazilian-Ethanol-Maker-for-PE-Project_6947.html March 21, 2008
Facility would be dedicated to products that conserve energy or are energy efficient....http://www.chemweek.com/envirotech/climate_change/Evonik-Mulls-New-Chemical-Development-Center_8479.html March 21, 2008
Bayer says it will spend €1 billion ($1.48 billion) on R&D projects between 2008 and 2010 that are directed toward solving global warming. The new R&D strategy is part of...http://www.chemweek.com/envirotech/climate_change/Bayer-to-Spend-&euro1-Billion-$1-5-Billion-on-Climate-Change-Related-R-and-D_9043.html March 21, 2008
HLG, established almost two years ago, issues concluding messages and recommendations....http://www.chemweek.com/envirotech/climate_change/High-Level-Group-on-Competitiveness-Energy-and-Environment-Completes-its-Work_9119.html March 21, 2008
The United Nations (UN) and various government leaders have begun setting out their respective positions on proposed carbon dioxide emissions cuts ahead of next week’s...http://www.chemweek.com/envirotech/climate_change/Key-Players-Take-Up-Positions-Ahead-of-Bali-Climate-Summit_9120.html March 21, 2008
Emission savings from BASF products outweigh emissions caused during production and disposal by a factor of three, the company says....http://www.chemweek.com/envirotech/climate_change/BASF-Becomes-the-First-Company-to-Present-a-Carbon-Balance-for-its-Operations_10289.html |
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