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OUTLOOK: LatAm PE market remains reliant on imports even with tariff uncertainty
SAO PAULO (ICIS)--Latin America polyethylene (PE) market forecast is more bullish for H2 as demand typically improves during this period due to the more active agriculture, as well as industries...
Science retracts controversial ‘arsenic life’ paper 15 years after it was published
Contentious study continues to make waves as authors and researchers argue over whether action is proportionate and beneficial
‘It is so important that the people who make up that committee are not political puppets’
Policy expert Camilla Alexander-White talks to Chemistry World about the UN effort to establish a scientific panel to advise on chemicals, waste and pollution
Sarepta gene therapy deaths highlight tragic rare disease dilemma
Regulators block Duchenne muscular dystrophy treatment after fatal side-effects outweigh questionable efficacy
The UN’s new scientific panel on chemical pollution faces an uncertain future
While the panel’s creation was welcomed, experts and researchers express doubts about its ambitious and structure
European Commission proposes partial suspension of Israel from Horizon Europe research programme
Move would affect start-ups and other innovative small businesses but not hit universities directly
How I became the crossword compiler for Chemistry World
Paul Board has been setting Chemistry World’s crosswords for over 15 years. To celebrate the centenary of the (fully) cryptic crossword, he explains his crossword setting process and dissects some of his favourite science-based clues
Swiss start-up sets milestone for sustainable aviation
SWISS has become the first airline in the world to integrate the solar fuel manufactured by Swiss-based clean-tech pioneer Synhelion into its flight operations. The action marks a milestone for both partners on the journey
A more climate-friendly way to produce nitrogen fertilizer
Humanity has an insatiable appetite for ammonia: this substance is used to make fertilizer, which in turn is used in most modern agriculture. Until now, the Haber-Bosch process has been the method of choice for
Organisms can produce energy from air
Researchers from the University of Bern, in collaboration with researchers from Australia and New Zealand, have recreated an important process in the laboratory that enables organisms to obtain energy directly from components found in air.
Air Liquide to invest more than 250 million euros to support the semiconductor industry in Europe
Air Liquide has been awarded a long-term contract to build new state-of-the-art industrial gas production units in the heart of “Silicon Saxony” in Dresden, Germany. Under this new long-term contract, Air Liquide will supply large
tozero builds commercial demonstration plant lithium-ion battery recycling in Gendorf
The Munich-based DeepTech startup tozero is establishing a pilot plant for lithium-ion battery recycling at the GENDORF Chemical Park. The company recently signed a lease agreement for an existing building, which will be used to construct
US seeks to rescind basis for federal CO2 regulations
HOUSTON (ICIS)--The main environmental regulator of the US wants to rescind the 2009 Endangerment Finding, which established the legal basis that allowed it to regulate emissions of carbon dioxide...
Republic Services confirms Pennsylvania as third Polymer Center location
HOUSTON (ICIS)--During its most recent earnings call, representatives from Republic Services confirmed the third polymer center will be located in Pennsylvania. While the explicit city was not named,...
US epoxy resins muted in July as economic headwinds persist
HOUSTON (ICIS)--US epoxy resins was extremely muted in July with summer holidays underway and tariff discussions playing out in the backdrop. July contracts were assessed at a rollover as tariff and...
NYMEX: US gas futures rise as front month rolls over
Front-month US natural gas futures moved higher in the final day of trading as new forecasts showed potential for another heatwave to arrive in the US around mid-August The August Henry Hub contract...
US July propylene contracts settle down 1.0 cents/lb to prior month
HOUSTON (ICIS)--US July propylene contract prices settled down 1.0 cents/lb from the prior month due to low demand and ample supply. US July contract prices for polymer grade propylene (PGP) settled...
US PPG maintains 2025 guidance, expects H2 volume growth
HOUSTON (ICIS)--US-based paints and coatings producer PPG maintained on Tuesday its 2025 earnings guidance and expects volume growth to accelerate in the second half of the year. PPG expects to...
OUTLOOK: US recycled plastics markets brace for depressed demand through year end
HOUSTON (ICIS)--At a time when global economies and commodity markets feel uncertain, the US recycled plastics space is certainly experiencing market weakness. Several US plastic bale markets have...
Plant start-up, Argentine demand may boost Brazil’s low LNG imports
GNA II power plant start up attracts spot LNG cargo from BP Argentine power demand could support Brazilian spot LNG purchases LNG imports have been minimal in Brazil amid healthy hydropower...