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Hazmat suits: Not just worn by the bad guys in Stranger Things
If there’s one thing that films like ET and shows like Stranger Things have taught us, it’s that any super-secretive shady government program worth its salt needs hazmat suits.
Think You Don’t Use Petrochemicals? Think Again!
Petrochemicals are used in millions of products we use every day, And many of those products are designed to keep us safe or help us get healthy.
Wait... there's oil and gas in renewable energy?
As the Energy Information Administration pointed out in a recent update, alternative energy is growing - and wind and solar continue to lead that m
Petrochemicals: The Building Blocks for Wind and Solar Energy
Last week the Energy Information Administration (EIA) released its latest alternative energy update. Wind and solar power continue to lead this energy mix.
Winning the Tour de France thanks to petrochemicals
The first Tour de France was held in 1903. 60 cyclists rode over unpaved roads without helmets, comfortable bikes or other modern technologies. Today the race has evolved to a total of 21 stages covering almost 2,200 miles.
Cars At The Capital: Petrochemicals In Cars From Taft To Today
Since the early 20th century, U.S. presidents have embraced automotive technology. President William Howard Taft, an early automobile enthusiast, broke the long presidential tradition of using horse-drawn vehicles and brought the presidency to more modern times with his use of the White steamer, a pre-gasoline steam-powered car.
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