chemical industry
Coverage of chemical industry in the Nexus archive.
- Industry knew about chemical 'runaway' dangers for years. Then came near-catastrophe in O.C.
A failing tank holding 7,000 gallons of a highly reactive chemical at a Garden Grove aerospace plant caused 50,000 evacuations and nearly triggered a catastrophic explosion. The incident highlights long-known chemical 'runaway' dangers in the industry.
- Germany's crisis-hit chemical industry seeks revival
Germany's chemical industry is facing significant challenges due to high energy costs and regulatory pressures, leading companies to reduce domestic production while expanding operations abroad. The article questions whether this declining trend can be reversed.
- EPA appoints industry players and academics to its Science Advisory Board
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has appointed academics, chemical industry representatives, and scientists to its Science Advisory Board (SAB), replacing members dismissed over a year ago during an administrative reset of the board. The SAB, composed of external scientists, provides scientific advice to the EPA.