Chicken Little, Er The Biofuel Industry Had A Pretty Good Year: Part II
Just over a year ago, the Primer highlighted how EPA finally recognized the vehicle and fueling infrastructure compatibility constraints in using its legal authority to propose reducing the annual requirement for the nation’s biofuel mandate, known as the Renewable Fuel Standard or RFS, from what is written in the law that created the program.
Ethanol Tip: When Filling Up On Fuel, Always Read The Label
How effective are warning labels? Research over the years has generally shown these labels to be broadly ineffective - and it appears this is also true for consumers at the pump, according to a recent survey from the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI).
Women in Petrochemicals: Bringing Diversity to the Industry
Over the last 20 years, I have seen an increasing number of women joining the petrochemical industry which is a great thing.
From Farm to Table: The Role of Petrochemicals in Agriculture
This National Agriculture Day, as we sit down to tuck into our dinners, it is easy to overlook how our food ended up at our tables – and the role o
The Case for Industry-initiated Risk Evaluations under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)
I remember a few years ago when we were discussing a new regulatory approach being proposed in Europe that would put more of the burden of ensuring
Powering Our Prosperity By Hiring Our Heroes
The petrochemical sector is leading the resurgence of American manufacturing – 256 new projects and expansions have been announced, creating 465,00
NTSB's Lynchburg findings: What we learned
This week, the National Transportation Safety Board released its findings into the oil train derailment and fire that caused $1.2 million in damage in Lynchburg, Virginia almost two years ago on April 30, 2014 - and concluded that a broken rail was the probable cause of the accident.
FAA Reauthorization Takes Flight - Includes Buzzworthy Drone Language
Drones are cutting edge technology that have received an uptick in attention over the last couple of years—gaining notoriety despite their beneficial commercial and recreational uses.