There’s an appeals case sitting before the European Court of Justice (ECJ) that could set a dangerous precedent for intellectual property protection for the chemical industry. In the case of Stichting Greenpeace Nederland and Pesticide Action Network Europe v. European Commission, the plaintiffs requested disclosure of confidential business information (CBI) submitted to the German government […]
Archive: April, 2014
To get beyond CAFE to 2030, we’ll need this roadmap
Arguably the most influential force in the North American automotive market is the joint Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards which set emissions and miles per gallon (mpg) requirements for model year 2025 vehicles to more than 50 mpg. This rapid mpg increase, combined with ever present consumer demand for better performance and appealing styling […]
EPA’s new Human Health Risk Assessment (HHRA) framework a step in the right direction
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is offering new guidance for risk analysts who conduct important human health assessments on behalf of the Agency. If you’ll recall, last December, George Mason University conducted a survey of toxicology experts and found widespread agreement on a need for the government to establish clearer policies and better methodology for […]
CalRecycle announces workshop on expanding state’s ability to convert waste into energy, fuels
Last fall, a panel discussion co-hosted by ACC and the LA Chamber of Commerce showcased emerging technologies that can convert waste into energy. Focusing on ways that state and local lawmakers can encourage new investment in these technologies, the event included participation by many local business leaders and waste management experts, including representatives from CalRecycle, […]
Leading Hispanic medical association supports TSCA reform, urges passage of CSIA
A leading organization representing Hispanic physicians has voiced its support for passing the bipartisan Chemical Safety Improvement Act (CSIA), calling it “the best chance for achieving reform” of today’s outdated chemical safety laws. More: What Else Are They Saying about the Chemical Safety Improvement Act? Elena Rios, president & CEO of the National Hispanic Medical […]
Revealing rare earths: Economic report sheds light on rare earths’ essential role
Whether it’s energy-saving wind turbines, life-saving pacemaker devices, state-of-the-art advanced avionics or super sleek smartphones, rare earth elements play an important role in helping a variety of the latest technologies perform. A new rare earths economics report from the American Chemistry Council and Rare Earth Technology Alliance shows that billions of individual products from a […]
CPI now accepting entries for the 2014 Polyurethane Innovation Award
For more than 75 years great minds have contributed to the advancement of the polyurethanes industry. Are you one of those innovators? The Center for the Polyurethanes Industry (CPI) of the American Chemistry Council sponsors an award program to honor your innovation before hundreds of your polyurethanes industry peers. CPI is now accepting 2014 Polyurethane […]
