ACC is excited to highlight our commitment to workplace safety by promoting the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)’s Safe + Sound Week during August 12-18, 2019. Safe + Sound Week is “a nationwide event held each August that recognizes the successes of workplace health and safety programs.” The official OSHA website on Safe + […]
Have you ever cooked a delicious meal like Chef Blair and then dreaded the cleanup? While we can’t clean the mess for you, we can tell you which items you can recycle today and, with your help, what items could be recyclable tomorrow. Click this link to visit the “Ultimate Guide to Recycling, Reusing, and […]
Can you believe it’s already August? While it feels like this year has flown by, our Political Mobilization team has already made the most of 2019 by scheduling and participating in over 60 political events! If you are familiar with the American Chemistry Council’s Political Mobilization team, then you know that August is our busiest […]
Steve Russell, Vice President of American Chemistry Council’s Plastics Division. (Kamenko Pajic /American Chemistry Council) Around the globe, people are increasingly aware of the amount of plastic in the environment. Governments. Businesses. Nonprofits. Everyday citizens. Everyone seems to agree the problem is urgent, and many people, including the Editorial Board of the Washington Post, are […]
Published by the Yale School of Forestry The Career Development Office (CDO) at F&ES has been fortunate to have a long-standing collaboration and professional relationship with staff from the Nicholas School of the Environment at Duke University. In 1996, CDO and Career Services at the Nicholas School… Read the full article at: https://environment.yale.edu/blog/2019/07/remembering-a-colleague-and-friend-at-duke/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=remembering-a-colleague-and-friend-at-duke
Published by the Yale School of Forestry The Career Development Office (CDO) at F&ES has been fortunate to have a long-standing collaboration and professional relationship with staff from the Nicholas School of the Environment at Duke University. In 1996, CDO and Career Services at the Nicholas School… Read the full article at: http://environment.yale.edu/blog/2019/07/remembering-a-colleague-and-friend-at-duke/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=remembering-a-colleague-and-friend-at-duke
On June 22, the amended Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) turned three, and what a three years it has been! How it happened The bill that updated TSCA, the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety Act, was signed by President Obama on June 22, 2016. It was the first major environmental law to pass Congress since […]
The Guardian, a non-profit media outlet, recently began publishing a wide ranging series of stories focused on chemicals in the United States. Sadly, in those stories, they decided to peddle misinformation and promote well-worn accusations from anti-industry activists that can create unnecessary fear and confusion about the products we use in our daily lives. These […]
In today’s policy arena, one of the most common threats to sound science and the interests of consumers is the misguided push by some to ban, restrict and regulate entire classes of chemicals, regardless of the differences between different members of the class. Individual chemicals are often unique, with differing characteristics, structures and intended uses. […]
In Bloomberg Environment this week, Jessica Bowman, who is the Executive Director of ACC’s FluoroCouncil, makes the case for why a one-size-fits-all approach to PFAS does not make sense. She explores the value and benefits of today’s PFAS, describes the extensive science available on the health and safety of these compounds, and describes the extensive […]
Stakeholders in the biocides industry from around the globe are coming together this week at the 10th Annual Biocides Symposium, hosted by Chemical Watch. This year’s event boasts over 30 speakers discussing the dynamic issues and ongoing debates revolving around biocides, including authorization procedures, the latest efficacy developments, and innovative and the sustainable uses of […]
Spray Polyurethane Foam (SPF) is a spray-applied product widely used to insulate buildings and seal cracks and gaps, improving energy efficiency and home comfort. If you’ve ever seen a video clip of SPF being installed, you know why it is the product of choice for so many professionals. It reacts quickly, fills the wall cavities […]
Published by the Yale School of Forestry Written by Kylee Chang (MEM’19) I am Kylee Chang, a second-year MEM candidate expecting to graduate in May. At F&ES, I am studying industrial ecology and business and the environment. This year, I have learned immensely from my collaboration with… Read the full article at: https://environment.yale.edu/blog/2019/04/yale-has-sorted-it-out/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=yale-has-sorted-it-out
Published by the Yale School of Forestry Written by Kylee Chang (MEM’19) I am Kylee Chang, a second-year MEM candidate expecting to graduate in May. At F&ES, I am studying industrial ecology and business and the environment. This year, I have learned immensely from my collaboration with… Read the full article at: http://environment.yale.edu/blog/2019/04/yale-has-sorted-it-out/
Published by the Yale School of Forestry Written by Kylee Chang (MEM’19) I am Kylee Chang, a second-year MEM candidate expecting to graduate in May. At F&ES, I am studying industrial ecology and business and the environment. This year, I have learned immensely from my collaboration with… Read the full article at: http://environment.yale.edu/blog/2019/04/yale-has-sorted-it-out/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=yale-has-sorted-it-out
Published by the Yale School of Forestry During the Alumni TGIF (“Thank Goodness I’m a Forester” event at F&ES) last October, I shared with Gao, a Ph.D. candidate from China, my interest in learning about the environmental footprint of Chinese investments overseas. Despite my passion, I had… Read the full article at: https://environment.yale.edu/blog/2019/04/when-china-met-east-africa-at-fes-learning-a-global-perspective-on-research/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=when-china-met-east-africa-at-fes-learning-a-global-perspective-on-research
Published by the Yale School of Forestry During the Alumni TGIF (“Thank Goodness I’m a Forester” event at F&ES) last October, I shared with Gao, a Ph.D. candidate from China, my interest in learning about the environmental footprint of Chinese investments overseas. Despite my passion, I had… Read the full article at: http://environment.yale.edu/blog/2019/04/when-china-met-east-africa-at-fes-learning-a-global-perspective-on-research/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=when-china-met-east-africa-at-fes-learning-a-global-perspective-on-research
Published by the Yale School of Forestry During the Alumni TGIF (“Thank Goodness I’m a Forester” event at F&ES) last October, I shared with Gao, a Ph.D. candidate from China, my interest in learning about the environmental footprint of Chinese investments overseas. Despite my passion, I had… Read the full article at: http://environment.yale.edu/blog/2019/04/when-china-met-east-africa-at-fes-learning-a-global-perspective-on-research/
Over the past few years, headlines have claimed everything from shift work to drinking “very hot” beverages can cause cancer. These alarmist headlines stemmed from the work of the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) Monographs Program, which evaluates cancer hazards. The Monographs Program only examines cancer hazards (the potential of an “agent” or […]
The following blog is a segment of a three part series regarding EPA’s Integrated Risk Information System (IRIS) program. Part III: The Industry’s Commitment to Objective Chemical Assessments Over the past several months, there have been claims that industry is trying to block chemical assessments. Industry does not seek to discredit or limit regulation; rather […]