chemical industry

Lower demand for many products made from chemicals plus too much inventory results in rough times for chemical manufacturers.

Corporate infighting in an environmental liability suit has residents of a New Jersey township worried if their soil and water will be cleaned up.

A bill to regulate so-called “Teflon” chemicals found in nonstick pans and waterproof clothing is moving quickly through Congress.

When we report on the world’s thirst for energy, we often miss something: chemicals made from oil and gas. A new report Friday finds petrochemical demand in the world is surging for things like synthetic rubber, packaging, fertilizer and detergents. In the long run, chemicals may be a bigger driver of world oil demand than […]