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Copyright © 2008 American Chemical Society
August 18, 2008 Cover
Volume 86, Issue 33
Volume 86, Issue 33
SUSTAINABILITY
Learning to live off the sun in real time
Credit: Reto Stockli, Nazmi El Saleous, MaritJenthof-Nilsen/NASA Goddard Space Flight Center
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August 18, 2008 Issue
Volume 86, Issue 33
August 18, 2008 Issue, Vol. 86 | Iss. 33
Learning to live off the sun in real time
(pp. 42-46)
Features
Government & Policy
Proposal would shift bulk of risk to manufacturers of toxic chemicals (pp. 28-33)
Science & Technology
Chemist-historians uncover the stereochemistry contributions—and idiosyncrasies—of a little-known Italian scientist (pp. 38-41)
Cover Story: Sustainability
Converging Pathways
Chemical companies and environmentalists edge closer together in the pursuit of sustainability
(pp. 47-56)Biofuels, Batteries, And Solar Cells: The Future Of Driving
Plug-in hybrid vehicles offer the possibility of running on a combination of low carbon emissions and carbon-free electricity
Web ExclusiveThe Haber-Bosch Reaction: An Early Chemical Impact On Sustainability
Ammonia production helped boost global agriculture but also led to unsustainable population growth
Web ExclusiveCalling All Chemists
Chemists and chemical engineers will be providing the thousands of technologies needed to achieve a more sustainable world
(pp. 59-68)Sticks and Carrots
From individuals to international governmental bodies, moving toward sustainability requires policy
(pp. 70-77)The Case Of Paper Versus Plastic(pp. 72-73)
News of the Week
Faster, Higher, Stronger
Chemical company know-how enables new equipment and buildings
(p.10)Biomass Combo
Producing bioplastic in switchgrass boosts the plant's value as a cellulosic feedstock
(p.13)Icahn Boosts Biotech Activity
Dealmaker moves on several fronts to shake up the drug industry
(p.13)Departments
Business
In the second quarter, high costs take their toll on chemical industry earnings and profits
(pp. 17-19)
Second-quarter results are good, but companies’ ability to maintain growth is uncertain
(pp. 21-23)
Second-quarter sales reflected the lack of new products from big firms
(pp. 24-25)
Chemical companies and environmentalists edge closer together in the pursuit of sustainability
(pp. 47-56)
Learning to live off the sun in real time
(pp. 42-46)Concentrates
(pp. 15-16)
(pp. 15-16)- Agrium reaches Deal With Egyptian Government
- Workers Strike At Potash Corp.
- Road Trip For A Hydrogen Car
- BASF Adds Chelates
- CSL Will Acquire Protein Firm Talecris
- Schering-Plough Expands In China
- Akzo offers Silicone To Replace PTFE
- DSM Scores An Antibody Contract
- British Researchers Join Forces
- UCB Transfers England R&D To BioFocus
- Evonik, Partner Open Solar Silicon Plant
- Business Roundup
- All Concentrates
ACS News
Government & Policy
From individuals to international governmental bodies, moving toward sustainability requires policy
(pp. 70-77)
Proposal would shift bulk of risk to manufacturers of toxic chemicals
(pp. 28-33)
Science & Technology
Plug-in hybrid vehicles offer the possibility of running on a combination of low carbon emissions and carbon-free electricity
Web Exclusive
Ammonia production helped boost global agriculture but also led to unsustainable population growth
Web Exclusive
Chemists and chemical engineers will be providing the thousands of technologies needed to achieve a more sustainable world
(pp. 59-68)
Chemist-historians uncover the stereochemistry contributions—and idiosyncrasies—of a little-known Italian scientist
(pp. 38-41)Concentrates(pp. 35-36)
(pp. 35-36)- Hot News About Chili Peppers
- Framework For Delivering Platinum Cancer Drugs
- Metamaterials Bend Light To New Levels
- Small molecule rescues mutant hormone receptor
- Anaerobic photosynthesis
- Water whips proteins into shape
- Fluorescent probe detects terrorism toxin activity
- Higher yielding buckyball synthesis
- All Concentrates
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