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July 30, 2012 Cover
Volume 90, Issue 31
Volume 90, Issue 31
The 50 largest chemical companies in the world are chugging along, even if the global economy is not
Credit: Evonik Industries
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July 30, 2012 Issue
Volume 90, Issue 31
July 30, 2012 Issue, Vol. 90 | Iss. 31
The 50 largest chemical companies in the world are chugging along, even if the global economy is not
(pp. 15-18)
Features
Government & Policy
One man’s efforts led to the quick recovery of a highly polluted country (pp. 37-40)
News of the Week
Senate Panel Adopts Chemicals Reform Bill
Congress: Legislation shifts burden of proof for safety to companies
(p.9)A Knack For Making Nacre
Materials Science: Biomimetic route could lead to tough coatings from inexpensive materials
(p.10)China Will Investigate Whether U.S., South Korea Dumped Polysilicon, As Trade Friction Escalates
Trade: U.S., South Korea are accused of dumping solar-panel ingredient
(p.10)EPA Delays Mercury Controls For New Coal-Fired Power Plants
Regulation: Industry complaints and litigation force EPA’s retreat
(p.11)Earnings Growth Stalls
Second Quarter: Deteriorating chemical demand blamed on weaker-than-expected economy
(p.11)Small Molecule Enables Blind Mice To Respond To Light
Drug Discovery: Research paves way for drug treatment of degenerative blindness
(p.12)Storms Linked To Ozone Damage
Atmosphere: Scientists suggest climate change could induce storms that hasten ozone loss
(p.12)Aptamers Aid Analog Synthesis
Organic Chemistry: RNA sequences shelter natural products, easing selective modifications
(p.13)Williams Cos. To Build Propylene Plant In Canada
Unit to be built in Alberta and is one of many planned for North America
(p.13)Departments
Business
Mumbai-based entrepreneur promotes new chitin extraction technique
(pp. 34-35)
Multinational drug firms expand through acquisitions in Latin America
(pp. 22-25)
Two years in, Martin Mackay’s overhaul of AstraZeneca’s R&D operations takes shape
(pp. 26-30)
North American headquarters serves as a showcase for energy-saving materials
(pp. 32-33)
The 50 largest chemical companies in the world are chugging along, even if the global economy is not
(pp. 15-18)Concentrates
(pp. 20-21)
(pp. 20-21)- Biotech Investment Slumps
- Genomatica, Italian Firms Create Venture
- Evonik And BioAmber Form Catalyst Pact
- Clariant Opens Ethanol Facility
- FMC Will Build Thai Cellulose Facility
- Fujifilm Sells OLED Patents
- Finland’s Kemira Plans Restructuring
- New Goodyear Treads Won’t Get Tired
- Life Technologies Buys Diagnostics Firm
- Pharma Companies Join HIV Consortium
- Novasep To Expand Highly Potent Drugs
- Chimerix And Merck Sign HIV Drug Pact
- ScinoPharm To Supply Obesity Drug Active
- Business Roundup
ACS News
Government & Policy
Regulation: Industry complaints and litigation force EPA’s retreat
One man’s efforts led to the quick recovery of a highly polluted country
(pp. 37-40)Books
E. O. Wilson’s exploration of the human condition from an evolutionary biology perspective yields insights into our past, present, and future
(pp. 52-53)
Science & Technology
A medicinal chemist who is skeptical of the need for and effectiveness of psychiatric drugs
(p.47)
Curry chemical shows promise for treating the memory-robbing disease
(pp. 44-46)Career & Employment
COACh workshops for women gain a presence online and abroad
(p.90)Editor's Page
Research shows that some episodes of extreme heat and/or drought linked to human-induced global warming
(p.3)