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Exxon Takes Offensive Against Critics, Files Defamation Suit Over Recycling Claims

Oil giant alleges California AG and environmental groups caused lost business deals by falsely portraying its advanced plastics recycling as a "sham."
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How Many Worms Died While Tackling Plastic Pollution?

The unintended consequences of plastic substitutes prove that testing in relevant environmental settings should be required before wide-scale adoption.
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From Runoff to Resource: Reimagining Stormwater Management

From Runoff to Resource: Reimagining Stormwater Management

The chemical industry shifts from costly threats to sustainable water management opportunities.
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Citgo Settles More Than 200 Alleged Violations at Louisiana Refinery

Feb. 24, 2025
Petrochemical company agreed to a $160,000 fine to settle violations related to air emissions and other issues at its oil refinery in Lake Charles.
20 States Challenge Climate Change Superfund Act

20 States Challenge Climate Change Superfund Act

Feb. 21, 2025
Lawsuit contends that legislation ignores the direct culprit for carbon emissions — consumers — and targets processing facilities.
Ethylene Oxide: ‘Save A Lot of CO2 And A Lot of Money’

Ethylene Oxide: ‘Save A Lot of CO2 And A Lot of Money’

Feb. 21, 2025
Nickel-silver catalyst makes toxic chemical production safer, greener.
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Wood to Operate Pilot Carbon Capture Plant in Wyoming

Feb. 18, 2025
The plant captures up to 150 tons of carbon dioxide emissions per day.

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CP eHandbook: Consider These Water Best Practices

Dec. 12, 2014
Water is a critical utility at process plants, often serving both as a heating and a cooling medium. Many process plants rely on this water for processing and other applications...
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Special Report: Pay Attention to Water

Nov. 18, 2014
Economic growth, industrialization and population growth are driving the increasing demand for water, while factors such as climate change, pollution and regulation are affecting...
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Chemical Processing Special Report: Seize Water Conservation Opportunities

Nov. 18, 2014
Chemical makers increasingly are focusing on water-related issues. In particular, concern over availability is spurring leading operating companies to implement a host of novel...
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Powder eHandbook: Preclude Powder Problems

Nov. 11, 2014
Process design and process safety are critical considerations in chemical production and processing. With design and safety paramount at the outset of any new development or equipment...
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Plastics Treaty Talks Stall, Another Negotiation Round Planned

Dec. 2, 2024
Global efforts to combat plastic pollution reach an impasse, with critical disagreements blocking a final agreement.
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EPA Launches National Strategy to Prevent Plastic Pollution

Nov. 25, 2024
Recommendations target single-use plastics production, manufacturing accountability, and comprehensive waste reduction efforts.
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EPA to Charge Oil and Gas Industry for Methane Emissions

Nov. 12, 2024
Fee is part of Congress’s directive in the Inflation Reduction Act to help ensure natural gas reaches the market rather than polluting the air.
Direct Air Capture Reactor Touts Hydrogen Coproduction

Direct Air Capture Reactor Touts Hydrogen Coproduction

Nov. 1, 2024
The new reactor design could help solve the pressing problem of emission impacts on the climate and biosphere by enabling more agile and scalable carbon dioxide mitigation strategies...