Chemicals & Energy

Transport Sector Primed for the Growth of Electric Vehicles

June 30, 2017

When it comes to reducing the greenhouse gas emissions, the electricity sector gets much of the attention, considering that it is responsible for 29 percent of those releases. But the transportation sector makes up 26 percent of them. If that is going to change, the electric car will have to make significant inroads.

Why Is China Suddenly Leading the Climate Change Effort? It's a Business Decision.

June 30, 2017

The Washington Post

China watchers and other commentators debate China's resolve and capability to fill the political vacuum left by the U.S. withdrawal from the Paris climate accord this month. Why would China be eager to take leadership on climate change? To understand this transition requires looking more closely at the interests and motivations of the Chinese leadership in the rapid growth and development of Chinese renewables.

2017 Supply Chain Worldwide Survey

June 29, 2017

Geodis

Insights to Supply Chain Trends, Challenges & Innovation

Offshore Kites Ready to Transform Wind Technology

June 29, 2017

Maritime Executive

Kite Power Systems of Scotland has secured a £2m ($2.5m) equity investment from the Scottish Investment Bank for its offshore wind generation kite.

The Shale Revolution's Staggering Impact in Just One Word: Plastics

June 29, 2017

The Wall Street Journal

When new parents in Rio de Janeiro buy baby food in plastic containers, they are bringing home a little piece of the U.S. shale revolution.

These Companies Are America's Hungriest Wind and Solar Power Users

June 28, 2017

The New York Times

Major U.S. corporations such as Wal-Mart Stores Inc and General Motors Co have become some of America's biggest buyers of renewable energy, driving growth in an industry seen as key to helping the United States cut carbon emissions.

Agile Sensing and Responding in Food and Beverage

June 27, 2017

Infor

Digital Transformation of the Chemical Industry

June 27, 2017

Infor

The Value of Supply Chain Planning in Process Manufacturing

June 27, 2017

Infor

Opinion: Industrial Security Is About Protecting More Than Data

June 23, 2017

Lee Lane, Rockwell Automation, IndustryWeek contributor

Industrial operators building their IoT security strategy need to think beyond protecting data and uptime. Within the plant, security also is about protecting employees and equipment. Beyond the plant, there is a responsibility to safeguard the environment, as well as critical infrastructures and supplies on which people depend.

Chemicals & Energy

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