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AIChE SmartBrief

The best stories for chemical engineers

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Published in partnership with: American Institute of Chemical Engineers

Vitter: U.S. chemical industry needs regulatory relief, TSCA update

5/19/2013

  • ICIS Chemical Business (U.K.)

Sen. David Vitter, R-La., emphasized the importance of the chemical industry to the U.S. economy, along with the regulatory challenges facing the sector, in this Q&A. "The recent surge in domestic oil… Read More

ACC SmartBrief

The best stories about the chemical industry

ACC SmartBrief

Published in partnership with: American Chemistry Council

Analysis: German firms eye advantages of moving production to U.S.

5/23/2013

  • Deutsche Welle (Germany)

Germany's move toward renewable energy is driving up energy costs and prompting the country's industrial firms to consider relocating, according to this analysis. Firms including BASF and Wacker are s… Read More

API SmartBrief

Oil and natural gas industry news

API SmartBrief

Published in partnership with: American Petroleum Institute

U.S. shale boom causes Saudi oil production cuts

5/23/2013

  • FuelFix.com

Saudi Arabia will need to further reduce its crude oil production this year to avoid a large decline in oil prices worldwide, according to a report from Energy Security Analysis. This is in line with … Read More

ACI SmartBrief

News for the cleaning products industry

ACI SmartBrief

Published in partnership with: American Cleaning Institute

ACI lauds TSCA reform bill unveiled by Sens. Lautenberg, Vitter

5/22/2013

  • Times-Picayune (New Orleans), The
  • Chemical Week
  • InsideEPA.com (subscription required)

The American Cleaning Institute welcomed the bipartisan measure introduced by Sens. Frank Lautenberg, D-N.J., and David Vitter, R-La., to reform the Toxic Substances Control Act. While there is much w… Read More

inform SmartBrief

Smart news on global fats and oils

inform SmartBrief

Published in partnership with: International News on Fats, Oils and Related Materials

Recent vitamin D study data could be skewed by sick participants

5/21/2013

  • Vitamin D Council

A recent study suggests that vitamin D levels above 36 nanograms/milliliter are associated with a small risk of death or cardiovascular events, and levels below 20 ng/ml are associated with a major ri… Read More

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