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Since 1974, the business of chemistry has reduced the energy consumed per unit of output by half. Transforming raw materials into valuable products always will require energy, but the significant and continuing gains in conservation achieved by the chemistry industry have set new standards for efficiency.
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The chemical industry makes products essential to national defense: polyaramid fibers make aircraft invisible to radar, cobal chloride purifies air in gas masks, and Nylon 6 makes parachutes and ropes.
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Showcasing the Phipps Conservatory to the G-20
In September 2009, President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama welcomed G-20 leaders from around the world to a summit held at the Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens in Pittsburgh, Pa. » learn more
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Setting New Standards for Energy Efficiency
ACC’s 2009 Responsible Care® Energy Efficiency Awards honored 17 ACC member companies for implementing energy saving initiatives and achieving significant carbon dioxide emission reductions in 2008. Awards for ‘Exceptional Merit’ were given to seven ACC members across the country that achieved especially remarkable results. » learn more
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Chlorine Chemistry: essential2toasty warm
Given rising energy costs and environmental concerns, consumers are more interested than ever in conserving energy. One way to keep the heat from escaping this winter is to insulate roofs and walls with rigid polyurethane and polyisocyanurate foam, manufactured with the help of chlorine chemistry. » learn more
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New Efforts for Energy Efficiency in Buildings
New developments in building materials have led to great options for energy-efficient buildings construction materials, including Styrofoam extruded polystyrene foam and ETFE "pillows." » learn more
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Thanks to Insulation Materials, Energy Star Refrigerators Save Money and Electricity
Replacing an older refrigerator with a new Energy Star-qualified model would save enough energy to light the average household for nearly four months. » learn more
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