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Podcast: News January 2025 -- Energy policy shifts, chemical regulations and biofuel investments

Jan. 31, 2025
In this news roundup, Executive Editor Jonathan Katz highlights significant policy shifts, with Trump's energy initiatives reversing environmental protections and renewable energy commitments.

Listen in as Executive Editor Jonathan Katz highlights what topped the most-read news items.

Trump Day One Executive Orders Reverse Energy Restrictions

President Trump’s energy policies included reopening ANWR, ending EV mandates, halting wind leasing and withdrawing from the Paris Agreement.

SOCMA, ACC Applaud New Focus on TSCA Reform

A streamlined and efficient review process is critical to fostering innovation, said SOCMA and the American Chemistry Council.

Two Former American Chemistry Council Employees Appointed to EPA

Industry insiders return to U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, signaling potential shifts in regulations.

EPA Adds More PFAS to Toxic Release Inventory Reporting Requirements

Facilities subject to TRI reporting for the nine added chemicals should begin tracking their activities.

DOE, EPA Awards $6M to 3 Companies Developing Advanced Biofuels

Funding the projects will support research to improve performance and reduce costs of high-impact biofuel production technologies.

Germany’s Covestro to Expand U.S. Ohio Plant

Multiple new production lines will help meet the growing demand for polycarbonate material solutions in the United States.

 

About the Author

Jonathan Katz | Executive Editor

Jonathan Katz, executive editor, brings nearly two decades of experience as a B2B journalist to Chemical Processing magazine. He has expertise on a wide range of industrial topics. Jon previously served as the managing editor for IndustryWeek magazine and, most recently, as a freelance writer specializing in content marketing for the manufacturing sector.

His knowledge areas include industrial safety, environmental compliance/sustainability, lean manufacturing/continuous improvement, Industry 4.0/automation and many other topics of interest to the Chemical Processing audience.

When he’s not working, Jon enjoys fishing, hiking and music, including a small but growing vinyl collection.

Jon resides in the Cleveland, Ohio, area.

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