Chemicals Industry News Monitoring

Public health first, tobacco control council says after vape industry captain cries foul over potential RM1.8b losses 

KUALA LUMPUR, May 2 — The Malaysian Council for Tobacco Control (MCTC) today urged the government to prioritise public health over economic interests tied to the vape industry, following growing pushback from industry players over impending state-level …

Using fire to produce nanoparticles could revolutionize various industries

Fire is arguably humanity’s earliest discovery. It was pivotal in advancing society — underpinning many of humanity’s most transformative inventions, from cooking and forging weapons to generating energy and enabling car combustion engines. Today, fire …

Punjab Chemicals and Crop Protection Limited Q4 FY2024-25 consolidated PAT higher at Rs. 7.05 crores

Punjab Chemicals & Crop Protection Limited has reported Consolidated financial results for the period ended March 31, 2025. Financial Results (Q4 FY2025) - QoQ Comparison The company has reported total income of Rs. 202.63 crores during the period …

Dreexo Energy to Launch Circular Economy Plant in Cádiz, Advancing Sustainable Industry in Andalucía

CÁDIZ, SPAIN — Dreexo Energy, a Spanish clean-tech company specializing in the sustainable processing of industrial byproducts, has announced the construction of a major new facility in the Cádiz Free Trade Zone. The project, entirely Andalusian in scope …

CleaDeep Addresses Kitchen Oil Fume and Harmful Pollutants Issue with Product Powered by Industrial-Grade IQV Technology

LOS ANGELES, May 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — CleaDeep, a leading kitchen appliance manufacturer, has launched its P1 range hood series to combat the dangers of cooking oil fume fine particles—often referred to as the “invisible killer” of household …

One Ugandan Village’s Fight Against Industrial Pollution

WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 8263 [post_author] => 15 [post_date] => 2025-05-01 18:22:01 [post_date_gmt] => 2025-05-01 18:22:01 [post_content] => “Who are these people who are not seeing that our people are dying?” Njeru municipality, located in …

How Berkeley Lab is Leading the Biology-Based Industrial Revolution

Biomanufacturing is a type of production that harnesses the molecular machinery in microbes, cells, and plants to produce a variety of valuable compounds. This approach enables efficient biomanufacturing of products that are traditionally made in limited …

HASA Announces Acquisition Of Clearwater Chemicals

(MENAFN- PR Newswire) VALENCIA, Calif., May 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- HASA, Inc. ( ) today announced it has completed the acquisition of certain assets of Clearwater Chemicals ("Company"), a Texas-based water treatment provider for …

Bankers say it's not just Baird: Most industrials teams are a nightmare

The industrials team at RW Baird in Chicago may be a less popular place to work in the future, following the Wall Street Journal's investigation of its nightmarish working conditions. However, this need not dissuade anyone from joining Baird's …

HHS, FDA Phasing Out Petroleum-based Synthetic Food Dyes, Industry Responds

On April 22, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced a plan to phase out all petroleum-based synthetic dyes from the nation’s food supply as part of the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) …

NOVA Chemicals achieves new certification at its U.S. plant

CALGARY — NOVA Chemicals Corporation announces that its polyethylene film mechanical recycling facility in Connersville, Ind., has achieved the Recycled Material Standard (RMS) certification from GreenBlue. This third-party certification verifies that the …

EU environment policy: Nature, biodiversity, the circular economy and chemicals

The European Commission’s Directorate-General for Environment (DG-ENV) is responsible for developing and implementing environmental policies to protect, preserve, and enhance the environment for current and future generations while fostering sustainable …

Fueling Innovation: The Role of Bioprocessing in Modern Industry

Bioprocessing uses living systems to produce high-value goods like medicines and biofuels, offering efficiency, precision, and sustainability. Fremont, CA: The field of bioprocessing is expanding quickly and is essential to creating food goods, medicines, …

RAW: CHEMICALS IN HOUSEHOLD PLASTICS LINKED TO HEART DISEASE

NC lawmakers file bills to address ‘forever chemicals’

By Evey Weisblat  Bills aimed at addressing water contamination in the Cape Fear River Basin have been filed in the North Carolina General Assembly. The bills contain ambitious proposals to halt PFAS contamination in the state, including banning production …

Plastics Chemicals Linked to Surge in Global Heart Disease Deaths: Lancet Study

The study suggests that DEHP may trigger an overactive immune response and inflammation in the arteries of the heart—mechanisms that could potentially lead to heart attacks or strokes Daily exposure to chemicals commonly found in plastic products such as …

NO SAINT brings taste and responsibility to vape industry

Brand-new vaporiser uses science and engineering to bring consumers better, less harmful and more accountable nicotine products The adult-focused brand is coded with cutting-edge age verification technology to ensure vapes don't get into underage hands …

Industry experts reveal why it's important to clean drains during a heatwave, more than at any other time

With the upcoming heatwave giving us a taste of summer, there's no doubt the whole nation will be enjoying the sunshine. But you may want to clear your drains first, before your home becomes filled with unpleasant odours. You may think knowing how to …

Industrial hemp production crashes in Missouri, blooms nationally

More than 45,000 acres of hemp were planted across the United States last year. Only 550 of those were in Missouri.  Nationwide, that’s the most hemp that’s been planted since 2021, and the lowest Missouri levels ever recorded by the U.S. Department of …

Miami Strategic Intelligence Institute Establishes Collaboration with FinGurú

FinGurú and MSI² Seek to Enhance Strategic Information, Innovation, and Expert Analysis MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, May 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Miami Strategic Intelligence Institute (MSI²), a conservative, nonpartisan think tank founded …

Miami Strategic Intelligence Institute establece colaboración con el medio FinGurú

FinGurú y MSI² buscan potenciar información estratégica, innovación y análisis de expertos MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, May 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- El Miami Strategic Intelligence Institute (MSI²), think tank conservador y no partidista …

Gateway Hispanic begins collaboration with the Miami Strategic Intelligence Institute

The partnership between MSI² and Gateway Hispanic will strengthen political and strategic analysis from a Latino and bilingual perspective MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, May 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Gateway Hispanic, the bilingual politics and current …

Gateway Hispanic inicia colaboración con el Miami Strategic Intelligence Institute

La alianza entre MSI² y Gateway Hispanic fortalecerá el análisis político y estratégico desde una perspectiva latina y bilingüe MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, May 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Gateway Hispanic, el medio bilingüe de política y …

NAREB Hosts a Record 106 Community Wealth-Building Events Across the Country

At the events, hundreds of families and individuals were equipped with the knowledge necessary to make informed wealth-building decisions WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On April 12, the National Association of …

Office of the Governor — News Release — Gov. Green Wins Passage Of Historic Climate Impact Legislation

STATE OF HAWAIʻI  KA MOKU ʻĀINA O HAWAIʻI    JOSH GREEN, M.D.  GOVERNOR KE KIAʻĀINA  GOVERNOR GREEN WINS PASSAGE OF HISTORIC CLIMATE IMPACT LEGISLATION FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 2, 2025 HONOLULU — Governor Josh Green, M.D., today heralded the Legislature’s …

2025-60 DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL CONDUCTING UNATTENDED DEATH INVESTIGATION

  STATE OF HAWAIʻI KA MOKU ʻĀINA O HAWAIʻI   DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL KA ʻOIHANA O KA LOIO KUHINA   JOSH GREEN, M.D. GOVERNOR KE KIAʻĀINA   ANNE LOPEZ ATTORNEY GENERAL LOIO KUHINA   DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL CONDUCTING UNATTENDED DEATH …

SABR Coalition Commends Reintroduction of Biodiesel Blenders Tax Credit in US House of Representatives

The biodiesel group and its members urge Congress to include the two-year BTC extension in the budget-reconciliation process. JEFFERSON CITY, MO, UNITED STATES, May 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Sustainable Advanced Biofuel Refiners (SABR) …

NBCI Honors Dr. James H. Powell and Past and Present Black Clinicians Who Have Promoted Diversity in Clinical Trials

Passing the Baton to the National Clinical Trials Strategies Plan (NCTSP) WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The National Black Church Initiative (NBCI), a coalition of 150,000 African American churches and 27.7 …

Surge in Law School Applications Signals Increasing Interest in Legal Professions

RENO, NV, UNITED STATES, May 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Law schools across the nation are experiencing a surge in student interest for the upcoming academic year. According to the LSAC (Law School Admissions Council), as of April 23, 2025, the …

Office of the Governor — Travel Release — Gov. Green to Travel to California

STATE OF HAWAIʻI  KA MOKU ʻĀINA O HAWAIʻI    JOSH GREEN, M.D.  GOVERNOR KE KIAʻĀINA    GOVERNOR GREEN TO TRAVEL TO CALIFORNIA FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 2, 2025 HONOLULU  ̶  Governor Josh Green, M.D., will travel to California on Friday, May 2, to attend …

Office of the Governor — Flag Order — Gov. Green Lowers Flags to Honor the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend

STATE OF HAWAIʻI  KA MOKU ʻĀINA O HAWAIʻI    JOSH GREEN, M.D.  GOVERNOR KE KIAʻĀINA    GOVERNOR GREEN LOWERS FLAGS IN OBSERVANCE OF NATIONAL FALLEN FIREFIGHTERS MEMORIAL WEEKEND  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 2, 2025 HONOLULU – At the direction of the …

Office of the Governor — Flag Order — Gov. Green Lowers Flags in Honor of Prince David Klaren La‘amea Kaumuali‘i Kawā...

STATE OF HAWAIʻI  KA MOKU ʻĀINA O HAWAIʻI    JOSH GREEN, M.D.  GOVERNOR KE KIAʻĀINA  GOVERNOR GREEN LOWERS FLAGS IN HONOR OF PRINCE DAVID KLAREN LA‘AMEA KAUMUALI‘I KAWĀNANAKOA FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 2, 2025 HONOLULU – In honor of the late Prince David …

Peruvian National Extradited for Overseeing Call Center That Threatened and Defrauded Spanish-Speaking U.S. Consumers

A resident of Lima, Peru, accused of operating a large fraud and extortion scheme, was extradited to the United States and made her initial appearance in Miami federal court, the Department of Justice and U.S. Postal Inspection Service announced today. …

Four Mexican Nationals Residing Unlawfully in the United States Charged for Their Roles in an International Conspiracy ...

Four Mexican nationals unlawfully residing in the United States have been charged for their roles in an international human smuggling conspiracy that illegally brought aliens across the Canadian border to the United States for profit. Edgar Sanchez-Solis, …

Three Individuals Charged in Scheme to Defraud Department of Veterans Affairs of Over $9.1M

Three men were charged with participating in a scheme to defraud the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) of over $9.1 million in education benefits, including funds from the Post 9/11 GI Bill education benefit program. One of the men has pleaded …

Justice Department Addresses Religious Discrimination in Lawsuit for Former Teacher Denied Exemption from Vaccine ...

The Justice Department today announced that a federal judge has approved a consent decree that settles its lawsuit against the Advanced Science and Technology Education Charter Schools (ASTEC) in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The lawsuit alleges ASTEC …

MAYOR WU ANNOUNCES MORE THAN $38 MILLION IN FUNDING FOR PROJECTS THROUGH THE COMMUNITY PRESERVATION ACT

Mayor Michelle Wu and the City of Boston Community Preservation Committee (CPC) today announced the approval of 52 projects totaling over $38 million through the Community Preservation Act (CPA). The proposed projects were approved by the Boston City …

Mayor Michelle Wu Announces $200,000 In Funding To Strengthen Support Services For LGBTQ+ Bostonians

Friday, May 2, 2025 - Mayor Michelle Wu and the Mayor’s Office of LGBTQ+ Advancement (MOLA) today announced $200,000 in grant funding to expand access to critical services and resources for LGBTQ+ Bostonians. This year’s awards include 45 grants through …

Louisiana Nurse Practitioner Convicted of $2M Medicare Fraud

A federal jury convicted a Louisiana nurse practitioner yesterday for her role in an over $2 million health care fraud scheme. According to court documents and evidence presented at trial, Shanone Chatman-Ashley, 45, of Opelousas, was a nurse practitioner …