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June 25, 2012 Cover
Volume 90, Issue 26
Volume 90, Issue 26
Managing nonrenewable mineral resources will increasingly challenge sustainability of the chemical enterprise
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June 25, 2012 Issue
Volume 90, Issue 26
June 25, 2012 Issue, Vol. 90 | Iss. 26
Managing nonrenewable mineral resources will increasingly challenge sustainability of the chemical enterprise
(pp. 12-18)
Features

Business
With government help, many small companies are trying to create a medical arsenal (pp. 23-26)
News of the Week
UN Summit Backs A Green Economy
International: Governments meeting in Brazil seek a new model for economic development
(p.7)Chemical Outlook Dims For Europe
Economy: Trade group lowers forecast for growth in the EU to zero
(p.8)New Rules May Ax Flame Retardants
Chemicals: State revision to decades-old standard could have nationwide consequences
(p.8)Recognizing Green Chemistry Achievements
Honors: Presidential Green Chemistry Challenge Awards highlight innovations that prevent pollution and promote sustainability
(pp. 9-10)Senate Rejects Bid To Kill Mercury Regulation
EPA rule that mandates coal-fired power plants to monitor emissions remains intact, but the Senate is divided over the issue
(p.9)Shifts In Pharma Noted At BIO
Biotechnology: Annual conference focuses on a new world of drug research and funding
(p.9)Anticancer Prospect Made From Scratch
Total Synthesis: Chemists map route to natural product (+)-fusarisetin A
(p.10)Single Amino Acid Forms Fibrils
Amyloid Disease: Phenylalanine aggregates may have a role in phenylketonuria
(p.10)U.S. Team Selected For Chemistry Olympiad
Team of 4 high school students will compete in 44th International Chemistry Olympiad
(p.11)Departments
Business
At its inaugural analyst meeting, Bruker highlights sales growth opportunities for 2012
(pp. 27-28)
With government help, many small companies are trying to create a medical arsenal
(pp. 23-26)Concentrates
(pp. 20-21)
(pp. 20-21)- Cabot To Acquire Norit
- Air Products Buying Chilean Gases Firm
- Evonik Cancels IPO, Again …
- … And Plans Lysine Facility In Brazil
- Dow Corning Opens Solar R&D Center
- Arkema And Total Invest In France
- Gevo, Butamax Move On Isobutyl Alcohol
- Belgian, Danish Firms Hike Asian Catalysts
- Bluestar Silicones Opens New Facility
- Fujifilm, Lonza Boost Biotech Capabilities
- Merck Serono Sets Plan For Europe
- BMS And Scripps Join For Drug Discovery
- Drug Conjugates Link Merck And Ambrx
- Business Roundup
ACS News
Government & Policy
Industry says deep cuts would damage chemical facility antiterrorism program
(pp. 35-36)
Developmental biologist leads NIH flagship institute through tough economic times
(p.37)
Congress, White House finally set to act on 2009 report calling for big changes to forensic science
(pp. 32-34)Books
Uneven argument for elimination or tighter regulation of many foods, beverages, cosmetics, and nutritional supplements
(pp. 44-45)Science & Technology
Russia founds a new private university as part of a multi-billion-dollar science and technology city
(pp. 40-41)
Managing nonrenewable mineral resources will increasingly challenge sustainability of the chemical enterprise
(pp. 12-18)

