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January 21, 2008 Cover
Volume 86, Issue 3
Volume 86, Issue 3
SOAPS AND DETERGENTS
Consumer demand for environmentally friendly cleaning products has changed the game for chemical suppliers
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January 21, 2008 Issue
Volume 86, Issue 3
January 21, 2008 Issue, Vol. 86 | Iss. 3
Consumer demand for environmentally friendly cleaning products has changed the game for chemical suppliers
(pp. 15-23)
Features
Government & Policy
Democratic leadership still faces legislative bottlenecks as elections overshadow this year's efforts (pp. 35-41)
News of the Week
West Antarctica Ice Decreases
Region considered stable appears to be losing ice faster than thought, thanks to climate change
(p.9)GM Backs Ethanol Start-Up Coskata
Company claims its technology can significantly lower the price of the fuel
(p.11)Norman Neureiter Honored
Chemist who melded science and diplomacy at the State Department will receive NAS Public Welfare Medal
(p.11)Report Indicates Decline In U.S. R&D
Falloff of industry and government support for basic research raises competitiveness concerns
(p.12)California Chemicals
State should adopt incentives, regulations to stimulate green chemistry economy
(p.13)West Coast Fine Chemicals
Saltigo and SAFC buy, expand facilities in California and Washington state
(p.13)Evolution Yes, Creationism No
Booklet says evolution, but not creationism, should be part of public school science curricula
(p.44)Cellulosic Ethanol Deemed Feasible
Production from farmed switchgrass can surpass energy, environmental, and economic hurdles
(p.45)Departments
Business
After overcoming the collapse of socialism, chemical and drug industries take joining EU in stride
(pp. 28-32)
Consumer demand for environmentally friendly cleaning products has changed the game for chemical suppliers
(pp. 15-23)Concentrates
(pp. 25-26)
(pp. 25-26)- EC Launches Inquiry Into Pharma Industry
- Cargill Teams Up With Novozymes
- DSM Snaps Up Resins Maker
- Evonik Adds H2O2 In South Korea
- Rohm And Haas To Buy Emulsions Firm
- Schulman Loses Proxy Battle
- BASF Materials Aid 'Green' Home
- DuPont Licenses Auto Paint Process
- ICL Will Acquire Henkel Water Unit
- Calgon Carbon Adds Activated Carbon
- SABIC May Join Saudi Project
- Wyeth Plant Goes To Newcomer Akrimax
- Ineos Buys More BP Businesses
- Business Roundup
ACS News
After a long absence, the annual Pittsburgh Conference returns to New Orleans
(pp. 50-52)Awards(p.55)
(p.55)- 2008 ACS National Award Winners Landing Page
- All Awards
- Gabor A. Somorjai Award for Creative Research in Catalysis
- Glenn T. Seaborg Award for Nuclear Chemistry
- James Bryant Conant Award in High School Chemistry Teaching
- Herbert C. Brown Award for Creative Work in Synthetic Methods
- Nobel Laureate Signature Award for Graduate Education in Chemistry
- Award for Volunteer Service to the American Chemical Society
- ACS Award in Inorganic Chemistry
- George A. Olah Award in Petroleum or Hydrocarbon Chemistry
- Astellas Award Winners Announced
- Call For Nominations For Maryland Chemist Award
- Daniel Nocera Wins Harrison Howe Award; Call For Nominations
- Nominations Sought For E. Emmet Reid Award
- Robert Bergman Is 2008 Richards Medalist
- David Clemmer Receives Akron Section Award
- Malayalee Association Names P. Somasundaran Engineer Of The Year
Government & Policy
Democratic leadership still faces legislative bottlenecks as elections overshadow this year's efforts
(pp. 35-41)
Science & Technology
Career & Employment
One package doesn't fit all, and a tailored deal benefits both parties
(pp. 63-65)