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      Category: Energy

      Picturing the impact of EPA’s ozone regulations

      Updated 2:00 PM EST, December 2, 2014 America’s chemical industry is undergoing a historic expansion, made possible by plentiful, affordable supplies of natural gas and NGLs from shale. But...

      Plastics-to-oil technologies could add $9 billion to U.S. economy, says new report

      Isn’t it time we stop burying our non-recycled plastics? Our society is always looking for new, alternative energy sources. Energy is not only vital to most everything we do,...

      Eastman Chemical, Merck win ENERGY STAR awards for use of CHP

      Combined heat and power (CHP) systems got a big boost this week when the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) handed out its latest ENERGY STAR awards. Eastman Chemical Company...

      National Coffee Day: Enjoy a ‘cup of Joe’ with a side of polystyrene info

      For many Americans, every day is coffee day. But Monday, September 29, is officially “National Coffee Day” in the United States. In honor of our caffeinated friend’s special day,...

      Chemistry can help save energy in NYC buildings

      This week’s announcement by New York Mayor Bill de Blasio that he wants to dramatically boost energy efficiency in the city’s buildings has garnered a lot of attention. His...