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- House energy subcommittee unveils goals for this Congress
A House Energy and Commerce subcommittee detailed its agenda for this Congress, which includes green-lighting TransCanada's Keystone XL pipeline, easing hydraulic fracturing rules and allowing further drilling on federal lands. "The largest threat to this path of security continues to be ever-increasing regulations that unnecessarily limit or impede the safe and responsible production of our energy resources and stifle the ability to maintain a diverse electricity generation portfolio," said subcommittee Chairman Ed Whitfield, R-Ky., and Rep. Steve Scalise, R-La. The Hill/E2 Wire blog
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- ACC urges Mass. panel to reconsider anti-BPA measures
Massachusetts lawmakers should await the results of federal findings on the safety of bisphenol A before moving to restrict its use, said Christina Franz of the American Chemistry Council. "It is critical that a risk assessment be done. There is an assumption that the mere presence of a substance with a hazard profile is hazardous," Franz said. "The wealth of scientific evidence does not support" a BPA ban, and "BPA is not toxic in laboratory animals unless they're exposed to extreme doses," said Dr. Julie Goodman, an epidemiologist with the Can Manufacturers Institute. The Sun (Lowell, Mass.)/State House News Service
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- Sinopec reacts to U.S. shale gas boom
Sinopec announced it will take steps to reduce petrochemical costs, including moving away from using naphtha as feedstock. "U.S. shale gas contains lots of components that can help petrochemical producers significantly lower costs. This is something that we did not expect before," said Wang Tianpu, vice chairman and president at the company. Reuters
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- ExxonMobil, Germany examine prospects for hydraulic fracturing
ExxonMobil and German regulators have been discussing the prospects for hydraulic fracturing in Germany, the company said. "Future exploration activities await the outcome of ongoing discussion with regulators and communities on the subject of hydraulic fracturing," Exxon said. The company owns nine exploration licenses in Germany and is the country's largest natural gas producer. MarketWatch/Energy Ticker blog
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- How the plastics industry can attract talented workers
The plastics industry should revamp its online presence to grab the attention of young potential employees, said Russ Riendeau, a industry recruiter. "Show faces of workers -- not tools. And stop using that picture of your plant on a sunny day with the flag flying and no cars in the parking lot. Young people don't care what the plant looks like. They want to know what's going on inside," he said. PlasticsNews.com
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- Are you too proud to make good decisions?
Making good decisions means being able to admit when you've made bad ones, writes Mike Figliuolo. Only by admitting your errors and learning from them will you be able to make better decisions. "Hubris and pride will destroy your organization. If you made a bad call but now know what the right call is, make the right call and move on with life," Figliuolo advises. ThoughtLeaders blog
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- How to deliver feedback that motivates
The best feedback gives information, not just praise or criticism, Annie Murphy Paul writes, citing a research article. Also, feedback should be tied to larger goals. "Once a goal has been clearly specified, feedback can help learners see the progress they're making toward that target," Paul writes. Time.com
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Bringing energy efficiency to the "City of Brotherly Love"
In 2010, the U.S. Department of Energy awarded a Penn State-led team control of the Energy Efficient Buildings HUB, located at the Philadelphia Navy Yard. The EEB HUB, originally called the Greater Philadelphia Innovation Cluster, was established to bring together researchers from universities, industry, government, and development agencies to improve energy efficiency in buildings and promote regional economic growth and job creation. In line with Mayor Michael Nutter's "Greenworks Philadelphia" initiative to reduce the city's energy consumption, the EEB HUB strives to reduce energy use in Philadelphia's commercial buildings by 20 percent by 2020. The EEB HUB estimates that investments in energy-efficient retrofits would also lead to 23,500 new jobs in the region. Learn more about job creation and energy savings through the products of chemistry.
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2013 Responsible Care Conference & Expo: Register now
For almost 25 years, the Responsible Care program has helped companies significantly enhance their performance, discover new business opportunities, and improve employee safety as well as the health of the environment and the communities in which they operate. Join us at the Westin Diplomat, in Hollywood, Fla., May 5 to 8. Highlights this year include:
- The Responsible Care Strategic Review -- Product Safety Code
- State of the Art Process Safety
- Sustainability and Value Chain Outreach
Register today.
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