This summer, residents of the northern French town of Villers-Saint-Paul received a disturbing warning: Don't eat your chickens' eggs Tests had revealed that local eggs contained a cocktail of potentially dangerous PFAS or "forever chemicals," a group of man-made substances that do not break down and can cause serious health problems including cancer How did these toxic chemicals get into the eggs? The answer was not entirely clear, but suspicion fell on a nearby factory run by U.S it was Chemours itself that had conducted the tests under an agreement with the regional authorities Maintaining locals' trust was especially important to the company at the time as it was planning a €186 million expansion to start producing PFAS chemicals vital in manufacturing green hydrogen — a carbon-free fuel that is central to Europe's decarbonization plans and the global fight against climate change If these potentially dangerous chemicals were polluting local food it could put hydrogen's social licence in jeopardy "When we heard there were going to be huge investments [in the local factory] .. Everyone though that the project was very good news," the town's Deputy Mayor Alexandre Ouizille said in an interview pointing to job creation and the benefit to the climate But after newspaper reports uncovered "the eternal pollution of PFAS," the mood changed an investigation by newspaper Le Monde had revealed PFAS pollution in the area to ask for the French environment ministry's input "Before the commune commits further to this project your answers to our various precautionary questions are essential to dispel any doubts about the safety of the current facility and the proposed extension," he wrote in a letter Regional authorities say they don't know if the pollution comes from the Chemours factory pointing out some of the types of PFAS chemicals in the eggs — including those with the highest concentration — are not associated with the factory They'll conduct further tests to make the conclusions "more reliable." that hasn't put local politicians at ease; some worry that ramping up production of PFAS will only increase the risk of pollution At the heart of this dispute is a tension playing out all over the world As countries rush to develop new technologies in an effort to halt catastrophic climate change many of these technologies are turning out to have unforeseen side effects that pose grave risks of their own science is only just beginning to understand "You have two big environmental subjects at stake," said Ouizille "You have decarbonization and you have the question of PFAS PFAS are used to produce everything from heat pumps and batteries to solar panels and wind turbines — all crucial technologies in the EU's climate-neutral strategy Hydrogen is a clean-burning gas that could help solve some of the trickiest decarbonisation challenges, from steel and plastic manufacturing to fuel for shipping and aviation. Restrictions on forever chemicals would have "catastrophic consequences" for hydrogen production and, by extension, the green transition, industry groups warn Climate change, of course, comes with its own health impacts — from deaths from natural disasters and extreme heat to rises in infectious diseases and drug-resistant bacteria emerging from melting permafrost They're imminent and we cannot wait for decades to be able to proceed with climate action," said Daria Nochevnik director of policy and partnerships at the Hydrogen Council industry group "We need to work with the solutions that we have right now." "What’s important to understand is that the effects in this study were observed at very high levels," said Chemours in an emailed statement While Hydro-PS Acid is "not released by the Villers-Saint-Paul site today," the company pledges that the new Nafion manufacturing capabilities will "include additional investments in state-of-the-art emission control facilities with destruction efficiencies of greater than 99.9%." Under the work-in-progress EU proposal to phase out the chemicals the hydrogen sector has been given five years to find safer alternatives Although there are "very few" non-PFAS alternatives to chemicals like Nafion on the market the proposed exemption is a "reasonable time frame" to find and test new substances argued Jonatan Kleimark of chemicals policy NGO ChemSec especially since the EU proposal is still several years away from becoming law Some alternatives could even be more efficient a researcher at the Hahn-Schickard institute who is working on developing a non-PFAS alternative But it could take a long time to scale up production Chemours' project is still set to go ahead but under conditions agreed with the commune It carries out daily chemical safety monitoring and shares the results with the regional authorities "Significant investments have been made in emission reduction technologies that are among the most effective in addressing discharges," said Chemours "We have committed to reducing air and water process emissions of fluorinated organic chemicals by 99% or greater by 2030." And while Deputy Mayor Ouizille acknowledges the manufacturer's cooperation he will continue to bang the drum for PFAS-free industries [industries] have to work on PFAS-free solutions," he said "The health of local populations is at stake." Correction: This article has been updated to correct the amount of time given to the hydrogen sector to find safer Earthworms may be the cause of PFAS entering the eggs according to national public health institute A ‘critical chemicals act’ would keep production of key molecules on EU soil Air pollution exceeds safe levels in nearly every EU country — but it’s nothing compared to New Delhi organic farming and reducing the EU’s consumption footprint are most at risk Our content is fact checked or reviewed by medical and diet professionals to reflect accuracy and ensure our readers get sound nutrition and diet advice We adhere to structured guidelines for sourcing information and linking to other resources including medical journals and scientific studies If you have any concerns about the accuracy or timeliness of our content, please reach out to our editors by e-mailing [email protected] A few months ago, McDonald's executives hinted that alongside the return of the uber-popular Snack Wrap some new poultry-centric items would be added to the menu in 2025 "We're excited about the significant opportunity we see within our chicken portfolio and see the potential to add another point of chicken market share by the end of 2026," Chief Executive Chris Kempczinski said team would kill me if I gave any more details about the when and the exact specifics of how we're going to plan on doing that but certainly expect that to come online later in the year," he said it's happened: Say hello to McDonald's McCrispy Strips the first new permanent menu item the chain has debuted in four years because no iconic chicken strip or nugget is complete without a trademark dip the McCrispy Strips also come with a perfect pairing – Creamy Chili Dip sweet and tangy sauce that unlocks the full Strips experience," McDonald's says "Since stepping into my new role as a leader of the U.S I've been excited for fans to get to experience our additional chicken offerings," Alyssa Buetikofer Chief Marketing and Customer Experience Officer at McDonald's "The demand for chicken strips has been remarkable to see across the industry so we knew we had to deliver something so craveable that it was worth the wait listened to our fans and created a product we knew they would crave And the best part is we're just getting started." McCrispy Strips will hit the menu May 5 and be available in three- or four-piece counts, served with one or two Creamy Chili Dip sauce cups or your favorite McDonald's signature sauce "When we introduce a new menu item like McCrispy Strips we know we have a big promise to fulfill to meet our customer's expectations," adds Cesar Piña Senior Vice President and Chief Supply Chain Officer at McDonald's "From the farms we source from to how food is prepared in our restaurants bringing new products to our fans requires collaboration across suppliers We hold ourselves to the highest standard and aim to bring fans nothing less than greatness." Copyright 2025 Galvanized Media Eat This Not That is part of the Dotdash Meredith Publishing Family has expanded its bio-attributed offer with ISCC PLUS certification of its acrylic and liquid polyester resins (OFPE) production site in Pasir Gudang This certification is part of the company’s global Mass Balance* offer roadmap It will support its customers across many industries in the region with more sustainable solutions for fast growing application areas including coatings The ISCC PLUS certification of products made at the Arkema manufacturing site in Pasir Gudang follows certifications in the US Arkema’s strategy is to progressively introduce a complete range of bio-attributed specialty resins and additives * Mass balance provides manufacturers with a methodology to track the certified materials as they move along the value chain and attribute the inputs of a production process to outputs of that production process through certified bookkeeping This distinct accounting method verifies that the certified feedstock has replaced an equivalent quantity of fossil raw materials at the beginning of the supply chain and can be attributed to the product-to-be-sold ensuring that both input and output are balanced A bio-attributed content indicates that the use of a biobased feedstock has been ascribed using a mass-balance methodology The bio-attributed content is the % breakdown based on the ISCC+ methodology calculation It is a clear distinction to materials in which the biobased content can be verified using the radiocarbon method This certification expands the availability of Arkema advanced liquid resins solutions from renewable origin with a lower product carbon footprint It offers a new range of bio-attributed materials reinforcing the already existing bio-based resins and additives offer containing up to 100% biobased content.” Your gateway to environmental health knowledge Join the Environmental Health News community A French town’s excitement for green hydrogen jobs quickly soured when concerns about toxic PFAS chemicals Leonie Cater reports for Politico. "You have two big environmental subjects at stake You have decarbonization and you have the question of PFAS Some say green hydrogen is the future of clean energy, but the people of Villers-Saint-Paul, a small town in northern France, are learning that even green solutions need careful scrutiny when industry giants and dangerous chemicals are involved. 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World™ Abu Dhabi Discover how the power of infrastructure projects can deliver positive change Our blog discusses some of the biggest challenges of today and tomorrow Find out how innovation is key to influencing our environment improving lives and transforms communities Talking infrastructure discusses the industry's hot topics key projects and groundbreaking innovation As part of its plans to achieve climate neutrality by 2050, the European Union has set an ambitious goal of boosting the capacity of green hydrogen to at least 40 gigawatts by 2030 – and making it cost-competitive with the cheaper and readily available fossil fuel-based hydrogen.    Strengthening the supply chain is key to meeting the growing demand for green hydrogen the US-based global chemical company Chemours has recently decided to invest $200 million (around €189 million) to expand its 40-hectare manufacturing facility in Villers-Saint-Paul Chemours will use the expanded regional manufacturing site to support and advance technological progress and new products for the worldwide hydrogen economy This includes the production of its Nafion™ ion exchange materials which can be used in clean hydrogen generation using water electrolyzers and hydrogen conversion to power fuel cell vehicles.  We have been appointed to manage the delivery of the new facility building on our existing relationship with Chemours in the US to help them expand operations into Europe.  The scaling-up of the hydrogen economy supply chain remains key to unlocking hydrogen’s full potential.  According to Chemours’ CEO and President Mark Newman France was chosen for the investment because of “the French government’s goal to create a reliable and strong hydrogen economy and the European Union’s ambition to deliver a clean energy transition based on the objectives set in the EU Climate Law.”  Our global asset delivery expertise combined with our strong local presence made us the preferred partner for Chemours as they expand into this new market.   We are providing permitting support as well as digital reporting and project management services for the new facility.  Having undertaken similar project management services for Chemours in the United States we are applying both the in-depth experience of our US teams and our local team’s robust knowledge of the French construction market to the project.   The scaling-up of the hydrogen economy supply chain remains key to unlocking hydrogen’s full potential the new facility will enable Chemours to support the growing market demand for clean hydrogen generation while benefiting the local economy through the creation of new jobs.  which is being supported by Paraguay’s National Electricity Commission.  Nafion™ ion exchange materials: a critical material in the hydrogen economy Chemours’ Nafion™ ion exchange materials—including proton exchange membranes (PEM) and dispersions—are at the heart of technologies critical to scaling the hydrogen economy Water electrolysis, a sustainable method for generating large amounts of renewable and low carbon  hydrogen, is projected to reach a market size of USD$3.7 billion by 2023.[i] Chemours’ Nafion™ materials are essential to this method of scaling the hydrogen economy as they facilitate water electrolysis more efficiently than other commercial alternatives Water electrolysis has also been shown to be commercially viable only when fluorinated dispersions and membranes like Nafion™ are used in these systems and these materials are the only ones that have consistently demonstrated the performance required to meet the lifetime needs of electrolyzers Scaling operations around the world to meet hydrogen demand Given the increasing demand for sustainable energy solutions, renewable and low carbon hydrogen generation through PEM water electrolyzers will play a crucial role in the future. There is already a growing demand for PEM technology, as demonstrated by the year over year increase in global installed electrolysis capacity.[ii] Chemours has taken significant steps to scale its operations to meet this demand the company announced a planned $200 million investment at its site in Villers-Saint-Paul France to increase capacity and advance technology for our industry-leading Nafion™ materials to support the hydrogen economy This recent investment demonstrates that this scale up is happening – and should happen – on both sides of the Atlantic to boost technological progress and advance the clean energy transition Chemours is equally focused on scaling its operations to meet the growing domestic demand for renewable and low carbon hydrogen and is continuing to invest in capacity and innovation to produce more Nafion™ membranes and dispersions But scaling the pipeline at the speed necessary to achieve a global hydrogen economy cannot be done through superior chemistry alone. Innovation and growth require regulatory certainty, a strong permitting structure, and solutions to make renewable and low carbon hydrogen more widely available and affordable. Moreover, as the Hydrogen Council recently noted science-based evaluation and a thoughtful approach to risk mitigation and management is needed in order to create regulatory frameworks that support the creation of raw materials central to clean energy technology the emission-neutral production of hydrogen is simply not achievable in the near future Continued commitment to scaling up and helping the world meet decarbonization goals The future growth of the global hydrogen market requires science and collaboration across public and private sectors and academia to ensure we’re working together toward a shared purpose: upscaling of renewable and low carbon hydrogen production and solutions to reach the world’s ambitious climate goals Strategic investments across the whole hydrogen value chain will be essential for future growth – from research and development to end-use – in order to ensure a reliable supply chain and robust capacity that is needed to advance and fast-track the implementation of hydrogen solutions The expansion of the hydrogen economy is a global undertaking and Chemours is committed to supporting this expansion through responsible manufacturing and support for regulatory and policy frameworks that are grounded in the best available science in order to foster the energy transition and make economies more sustainable [i] Future Market Insights [ii] Hydrogen Council 2023 Insights Discover how key regions are shaping the future of hydrogen with our latest Hydrogen Insights 2024 report The pace and scale of deployment must accelerate to meet mid-century climate goals hydrogen will play a pivotal role in our global energy transition member CEOs share their visions and strategies for integrating clean hydrogen into our energy systems and accelerating progress American chemicals producer Chemours, the group behind the Teflon brand, has been lobbying harder than any other business to water down a proposed European Union ban on harmful PFAS chemicals, according to a new report by non-profit the Corporate Europe Observatory (CEO) Chemours has held "more high-level meetings on this topic with the Commission than any other group," and "more than doubled its declared lobby expenditure in the past year," the CEO report said Its tactics include mobilizing other sectors to "raise the alarm on the proposal" in meetings with the Commission and "promoting a weaker scheme as an alternative to a PFAS ban," it writes Chemours said it is "committed to Europe and its future Clean Industrial Deal and has no intention of slowing down the regulatory process," in a statement to the non-profit "Like NGOs and representatives of the civil society companies and trade associations are also encouraged to submit information figures and positions to regulators and policymakers so they can make informed and data-backed decisions," Chemours said PFAS are used in countless everyday products and sportswear — as well as in manufacturing technologies deemed critical to Europe's future batteries and various climate technologies Industry-heavy German states are also lobbying against strict bans and calling for certain sectors to be allowed to continue using the chemicals in an effort to protect a struggling chemicals sector The findings underscore the EU's internal dilemma between boosting the bloc's struggling industry and protecting communities from potentially toxic substances The company is a spinoff from American chemicals manufacturer DuPont, which was the subject of a blockbuster film on the legal fight over PFAS pollution in Cincinnati starring Hollywood actor Mark Ruffalo Now Chemours has brought that battle to Brussels, after Germany, Denmark, the Netherlands, Sweden and Norway in 2023 proposed phasing out the manufacture use and placing on the EU market of at least 10,000 PFAS The move has riled the bloc's chemicals sector and the many industries depending on the substances from chip-makers to wind turbine manufacturers companies and sectors lobbying the Commission against the proposal are many and varied but CEO singles Chemours out as the "most frequent Commission visitor on PFAS." Of the 17 high-level meetings with the Commission since January 2023 on the topic on the public record two were with NGOs and 12 were with the corporate sector Chemours "held or attended at least six of these meetings," the non-profit notes The company has also tried to coordinate with other industries. In one email obtained by CEO Dutch company ASML — which provides technology to semiconductor manufacturers — told Dutch officials in Brussels: “Chemours has been trying for months to draw us .. Chemours has secured meetings across various Commission departments, including the Directorate-General for Research and Innovation whom the company pressed for more derogations from the PFAS proposal adding that otherwise it could “jeopardise investment decisions” in green hydrogen One Chemours powerpoint dated October 2023 argues the EU should exempt fluoropolymers — a kind of PFAS — from any such restriction and should instead define the "science-based and most robust and rigorous standards" for the chemicals Chemours told POLITICO: "We have not advocated for a benchmark instead of a regulation," adding that it wants EU technical guidance documents on fluoropolymers to "harmonize PFAS emissions in all manufacturing sites in Europe." Chemours has helpful allies in German industrial states — despite the fact that Germany is one of the countries behind the original proposal The chemicals sector also appears to have a sympathetic ear in the Commission as Brussels puts increasing emphasis on "competitiveness." Both publicly and in the documents obtained by CEO the Commission has indicated that critical sectors reliant on PFAS need not fear — despite the fact that responsibility for the file currently lies with the European Chemicals Agency In a letter to German European People's Party MEP Peter Liese obtained by POLITICO last year, von der Leyen said the EU executive “intends to propose exemptions for uses that are necessary for the digital and environmental transition and the strategic autonomy of the EU while no viable alternatives are available.” Those sentiments have been echoed by new commissioners for the environment and the internal market, Jessika Roswall and Stéphane Séjourné. They both want to ban harmful PFAS in consumer uses like cosmetics food contact materials and outdoor clothing — but for industrial applications with no adequate alternatives they back continued use under “strictly controlled conditions until acceptable substitutes are found.” The Commission did not respond to a request for comment achieves a new milestone in its sustainability journey with the ISCC+ certification of its Villers-Saint-Paul site  The Mass Balance approach enables Arkema to launch a new range of bio-attributed UV-LED-EB curable resins offering up to 40 % carbon footprint reduction versus fossil equivalents Villers Saint Paul site becomes the first UV-LED-EB curable resins manufacturing site in Europe to receive ISCC+ certification This certification allows to offer a new range of Sartomer® bio-attributed solutions reinforcing the already existing bio segregated range containing up to 85% biobased content Mass balance* certification across the entire value chain enables Arkema’s customers to decarbonize and accelerates the industry shift towards more sustainable alternatives with direct drop-in performance solutions.”  This demonstrates Arkema’s commitment to support customers in pursuing their own sustainability goals and to bring more circular and lower carbon footprint solutions for performance coatings adhesives and materials that are increasingly required in applications such as electronics To learn more about mass balance and how Arkema is working with partners across the value chain LEARN MORE * Mass Balance: Mass balance chain of custody is designed to track the total amount of the content in scope through the production system and ensure an appropriate allocation of this content to the finished goods based on auditable bookkeeping Property conservation principle is set to ensure that the total certified output does not exceed its original input and take into account the appropriate conversion losses and production / assembly ratios.  “The ISSC+ certification of the whole supply chain guarantees that the origin of the renewable sources meets ISCC+ standards for sustainable feedstocks Arkema plants already certified are Carling (FR) and Taixing (CN) for acrylic monomers Genay (FR) for specialty acrylic additives and Zwickau (GE) for specialty acrylic resins "Terry" was the loving wife of John Graydon Griep Terry was the devoted daughter of the late Agnes Ruth O'Hanlon and Ralph Irving Villers and sister of the late Ralph Irving Villers II Terry was a gifted writer and newspaper journalist Terry was dedicated to her family and Catholic faith She spearheaded the "social justice" section of the Catholic Bulletin and the Catholic Spirit in St Her award-winning writing wove important justice causes with a peppery-wit that captivated hearts and inspired spirits As a teacher she used her enthusiasm and playful spirit to spark the love of reading in those who struggled to read people felt blessed by her infectious joy and “spicy” spirit Terry served as a dedicated Ignatian Associate of the Midwest Province of the Society of Jesus (Jesuits) She was involved in many aspects of the Ignition Associates and was a communicant of St and floating over the waves in the ocean.  She often reminisced about summer vacations spent with her family eating saltwater taffy and strolling along the boardwalk in Atlantic City and relished her newest role as "great grandmother." Her children’s memories of their mom invoke laughter and smiles She and John’s family includes her six children: Mary Cay Durrant (Michael Durrant); Gretchen Lehane (Eoin Lehane); Deborah Counter; Cynthia Kolb (Arnold Law); Douglas Kolb (Tiffany Kolb); and Monica Andrews (Michael Andrews); and John’s daughters Mary Anderson (Rob Anderson) and Sarah Haas (Steve Haas); twenty-four grandchildren and one great-grandchild Terry will be deeply missed by her friends and family She was a person who always reached out to help anyone in need She possessed a deep passion and commitment for issues of social justice and thrived contributing to her many communities Terry's love and zeal for life ensure our tears will be turned into dancing Thomas More Catholic Church, 1079 Summit Ave Visitation also one hour prior to Mass at Church  Service will be livestreamed at https://www.morecommunity.org/ memorials in Terry's name preferred to a local social justice organization of the donor's choice The Chemours Company invests $200 million to develop PEM in France The Chemours Company wants to increase its production capacity of materials for PEM A boon for the Villers-Saint-Paul site located in the Oise region If you have never heard about The Chemours Company you should know that it is an international chemical company leader in the market of titanium technologies thermal and specialised solutions and high performance materials It is also developing a materials technology for PEM membranes under the name Nafion which are very useful for electrolysis and green hydrogen production The Wilmington-based company (Delaware) has plans to invest $200 million to expand its production capacity The investment will be made at the Chemours production site in Villers-Saint-Paul which will include the development of ionomer production and associated membranes to provide additional capacity in the Nafion materials supply chain This site is expected to create around 80 full-time jobs and around 50 subcontracted positions in the long term Chemours’ investment complements the efforts made in the United States to provide a reliable supply chain and robust capacity for the hydrogen economy The company is supporting the US Department of Energy’s Hydrogen Shot initiative and the regional Hydrogen Hub initiative as well as the launch of the Clean Hydrogen Partnership and Center for Clean Hydrogen with the University of Delaware in the US Chemours is also an active member of the Hydrogen Council Hydrogen Europe and the Renewable Hydrogen Coalition Do you want to learn more about hydrogen in France and around the world? Then our latest articles on the country should interest you. You can access all of our France-related articles here.  Are you a LinkedIn user? Then our LinkedIn weekly newsletter may be what you’re looking for. You can subscribe to it here Article written by Laurent Meillaud and translated by Logan King  info@hydrogentoday.info Home Newsletters Calendar Hydrogen in the world Key players in hydrogen Our fact sheets about hydrogen © Copyright – Communicaweb 2025 Legal noticies – Management of personal data  Large chemical firms posted tepid financial results in the third quarter with many logging modest increases in sales but lackluster profits Companies are looking to cut costs and trim their portfolios—largely in Europe—to help nudge momentum toward better results Both sales and earnings at BASF were flat compared to the same quarter in 2023 The world’s largest chemical company saw its sales volumes improve across nearly all its businesses though lower prices offset most of those gains An exception was BASF’s automotive emission control catalyst unit which had declines in both volumes and prices due to weak vehicle sales CEO Markus Kamieth expects the poor performance to persist we had assumed that global light vehicle production would be stable or decline slightly,” he said in prepared remarks “After a weaker-than-expected third quarter for global light vehicle production ACS’s Basic Package keeps you connected with C&EN and ACS $80 Regular Members & Society Affiliates ACS’s Standard Package lets you stay up to date with C&EN ACS’s Premium Package gives you full access to C&EN and everything the ACS Community has to offer we have revised our assumptions for 2024 and now anticipate a global decline of up to 2.5% on account of lower production in Western Europe and in North America.” The automotive slowdown also hit the engineering polymer maker Celanese which posted modest declines in sales and earnings Volumes of engineered materials sold into industrial segments The company says it will temporarily idle some production facilities to reduce inventories by $200 million It also plans to slash its dividend by 95% and institute a $75 million cost reduction program aimed mostly at selling which posted a 1% increase in quarterly sales and a 6% decline in profits plans to reduce annual costs by $250 million The company is also considering shifting its portfolio to higher growth more profitable markets like refrigerants for data center cooling cost management must be part of our DNA,” Chemours CEO Denise Dignam said in a conference call with analysts Chemours says it may reduce the footprint of its performance materials unit it is putting on hold an expansion of its Nafion membrane materials plant in Villers-Saint-Paul because of weakness in the hydrogen market Huntsman, which posted a 37% decline in third-quarter profits, aims to cut $50 million in costs in its polyurethane business, primarily in Europe, in addition to the $280 million in costs it has cut company-wide in recent years. Polyurethane rival Dow recently announced that it was considering selling some of its European polyurethane assets Dow is one of several chemical makers that are either selling or closing plants in Europe which has suffered in recent years from relatively high production costs has begun a review of its European polyolefin business Huntsman CEO Peter Huntsman is pessimistic about Europe “We see a record amount of global chemical assets that are on the market,” he told analysts in a call “I would personally be surprised if all of these assets are sold I imagine very few of these are actually making money “Given Europe’s desire to rid itself of manufacturing which I see reflected in its adherence to antigrowth energy and regulatory policies I doubt the prospects will change anytime soon We may well see a number of facilities closed.” This article has been sent to the following recipient: Sign up for C&EN's must-read weekly newsletter Copyright © 2025 American Chemical Society has achieved a new milestone in its sustainability journey with ISCC PLUS certification of its Changshu site in China The Mass Balance* approach enables the Group to launch a new range of bio-attributed waterborne acrylic resins and additives in Asia It will support the development of more sustainable solutions for coating applications in fast growing local markets This certification expands the Arkema rheology modifier and waterborne resins solutions from renewable origin with a lower carbon footprint It reinforces the already existing bio-based segregated resins and additives offer containing up to 100% biobased content To mitigate climate change and preserve resources we are progressively replacing virgin fossil feedstocks by renewable-based and more circular sources the mass balance approach allows industries to accelerate the reduction of CO2 emissions and foster circularity across the value chain.”  The ISCC PLUS certification of products made at the Arkema manufacturing site in Changshu follows additional certifications in the US Arkema’s strategy is to progressively introduce a complete range of bio-attributed specialty resins and additives for high solids Download the PDF An overview of the latest news from the coating resins market announces another significant milestone in the decarbonization of its acrylic production chain worldwide as the company obtains ISCC PLUS certification for its acrylic monomers production facility located in Clear Lake We are committed to advancing bio-attributed initiatives through all steps of Arkema’s integration and at a global scale It is another key milestone towards an industry-wide decarbonization and circularity efforts that will help our customers and end users reduce greenhouse gas emissions from coatings and adhesives for key markets like new mobility building efficiency and living comfort; as well as in applications like engineered polymers hygiene and water treatment.”   These certifications support the progressive introduction of a complete range of bio-attributed specialty resins and additives for lower VOC and lower carbon intensive technologies including high solid To learn more about mass balance and other ISCC PLUS certifications announcements from Arkema Coating Solutions: Property conservation principle is set to ensure that the total certified output does not exceed its original input and take into account the appropriate conversion losses and production / assembly ratios.  “The ISSC+ certification of the whole supply chain guarantees that the origin of the renewable sources meets ISCC+ standards for sustainable feedstocks.  Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker 11 of our sites have partnered the women's branches of football clubs in their region to help develop amateur women's football From financing equipment and shirts to contributing to funding the training of coaches this support aims to provide these clubs with the means to welcome and train young female players of all levels in optimum conditions Congratulations to the communication teams at our French sites in Colombes as well as our Cary and King of Prussia facilities in the United States The ES Pyrénéenne Football Club Arkema is now an official partner of North Carolina Courage a Division 1 women's professional football team that is part of the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) NC Courage plays home games at the Sahlen Stadium of the WakeMed Soccer Park in Cary As part of its partnership, Arkema will also benefit from an exclusive one-minute LED field display during two NC Courage home games broadcast nationally on Twitch or CBS during the 2021 season. Arkema will also be present with its logo on the NC Courage Twitter account (@TheNCCourage) throughout the season NC Courage was established in January 2017 and the team won three consecutive NWSL shields the first Women’s ICC (International Champions Cup) as well as the 2018 and 2019 NWSL championships NWSL is a 10-team Division 1 women's professional league featuring national team players from around the world has achieved a new milestone in its sustainability journey with ISCC PLUS certification of its Nansha site in China The Mass Balance* approach enables the Group to launch a new range of bio-attributed UV/LED/EB curable resins in Asia It will support the development of more sustainable solutions for fast-growing applications in local markets This certification expands the Sartomer® UV/LED/EB curing resin solutions from renewable and lower carbon footprint origin It offers a new range of bio-attributed resins reinforcing the already existing bio segregated offer containing up to 85% biobased content "This certification ensures the availability of high-quality bio-attributed products to support our customers and value chain partners in the region in achieving their end-markets as well as their own sustainability development targets." said Terry Lin General Manager Sartomer Greater China Global Property conservation principle is set to ensure that the total certified output does not exceed its original input and take into account the appropriate conversion losses and production / assembly ratios "The ISSC+ certification of the whole supply chain guarantees that the origin of the renewable sources meets ISCC+ standards for sustainable feedstocks Building on its unique set of expertise in materials science Arkema offers a portfolio of first-class technologies to address evergrowing demand for new and sustainable materials With the ambition to become in 2024 a pure player in Specialty Materials the Group is structured into 3 complementary and highly innovative segments dedicated to Specialty Materials – Adhesive Solutions and Coating Solutions - accounting for some 92% of Group sales in 2023 and a well-positioned and competitive Intermediates segment. Arkema offers cutting-edge technological solutions to meet the challenges of and fosters a permanent dialogue with all its stakeholders The Group reported sales of around € 9.5 billion in 2023 and operates in some 55 countries with 21,100 employees worldwide.    Follow us on:Twitter.com/Arkema_groupLinkedin.com/company/arkema [email protected] AkzoNobel and Omya have collaborated to develop a range of low-carbon options for more sustainable decorative paints with a 30% or more.. has earned ISCC PLUS certification of its specialty (meth)acrylate oligomers and monomers production sites.. 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To locate these sites we collected data from several public databases containing sampling data are contamination "hotspots" – places where PFAS concentrations are so high (more than 100 nanograms per liter [ng/l]) that they are considered hazardous to health by relevant experts A number of these hotspots were identified in the 2010s by a team of researchers from the Nancy Laboratory for Hydrology of the French Agency for Food Environmental and Occupational Health and Safety (ANSES) After several months of solving scientific riddles and thanks to a freedom of information request we were able to identify about 30 of these sites from Pierre-Bénite (south of Lyon) to the Mediterranean Sea owe their contamination to the discharges of only two factories: Arkema and Daikin You have 83.37% of this article left to read Lecture du Monde en cours sur un autre appareil Vous pouvez lire Le Monde sur un seul appareil à la fois Ce message s’affichera sur l’autre appareil Parce qu’une autre personne (ou vous) est en train de lire Le Monde avec ce compte sur un autre appareil Vous ne pouvez lire Le Monde que sur un seul appareil à la fois (ordinateur En cliquant sur « Continuer à lire ici » et en vous assurant que vous êtes la seule personne à consulter Le Monde avec ce compte Que se passera-t-il si vous continuez à lire ici Ce dernier restera connecté avec ce compte Vous pouvez vous connecter avec votre compte sur autant d’appareils que vous le souhaitez mais en les utilisant à des moments différents Nous vous conseillons de modifier votre mot de passe Votre abonnement n’autorise pas la lecture de cet article merci de contacter notre service commercial Old photographs can provide essential clues for family historians Magazine reader Alan Fraser discovered.  Alan was sent an old photograph of an elderly lady standing proudly by a uniformed airman [see above] “But I had no idea who the serviceman was.”  shot down over Germany in 1943.” The name didn’t ring any bells for Alan and he was keen to discover what had happened to this tragic serviceman Alan’s mission led to a trail of mistaken identities that were only resolved through the power of online crowdsourcing come together to help each other in their search.  for not only has he broken down his brick wall – he has also connected with a large swathe of his father’s family tree A number of them are distant cousins who he never knew existed.  Alan’s father Harold Fraser was born in Liverpool in 1907, to a family with Scottish ancestry. “Dad met my mother Marjorie Hughes when he was stationed in Essex during the Second World War but after Dad enlisted in 1940 he had little or no contact with his family.  “He told us that he had a sister who was much older than him who had brought him up with her two children he always felt like a spare part in the family so I never got the chance to quiz him further about his family.” Alan began researching his father’s side in the late 1990s, when fewer resources were online. “I ordered Dad’s birth certificate and discovered that my grandparents were James Wren Fraser and Mary Sargeant joining the website Genes Connected (now Genes Reunited) in 2003 provided a series of big breakthroughs: “Cousins got in touch from the extended Fraser family who I had never even heard of before Through them I was astonished to discover that Dad was one of 12 siblings 11 of whom survived.I knew he had a sister but it was a great shock to find out that he had seven of them Philip Green sent the photograph of my grandmother in Liverpool with the airman.” The airman is tall balding and looks as though he is in his thirties a conundrum arose when another newfound cousin sent me a photograph album that belonged to Frank Fraser my father’s eldest brother who emigrated to Illinois This contained the wedding photograph of a young uniformed man with a quiff who was also identified as John McGeachie when I compared this to the original photo with Mary Sargeant it was obvious that they were not the same person.” Alan was baffled – was either serviceman really John McGeachie? “Having assembled a wealth of photographs, I decided to create an online family album This site became the gateway to solving the mystery.” The breakthrough came in 2013 when Alan was contacted by Judith Dolanski “You have a photo of my dad!” She had been researching the Sargeant family online because she is descended from Mary’s sister Martha Judith saw the picture of Mary Sargeant with a serviceman and identified him not as John McGeachie “This was a real bolt from the blue,” Alan explains “Judith told me that Clayton served with the United States Army Air Forces (USAAF) in Reykjavik during the Second World War The photograph was taken on VE Day [8 May 1945] when Clayton was visiting his great aunt Mary in Liverpool “This set a new hare running. I decided that the young man with the quiff in the wedding photo had to be John McGeachie. Judith was keen to help, so she used her gift subscription to Ancestry to do more detective work.” Users of American Ancestry - and British Ancestry users who have a Worldwide subscription – can access yearbooks from American high schools dating from 1900 to 1990 These can be invaluable for identifying American relatives.  “It was a huge surprise when Judith discovered John McGeachie’s high school photograph on Ancestry The John McGeachie smiling out from his yearbook looked totally different to the young man with the quiff in the wedding photograph.”  School yearbooks can provide intriguing clues to a person’s identity John attended Seneca Vocational High School in Buffalo The photo caption mentioned that he studied electronics enjoyed basketball and was nicknamed ‘Scotty’.  Judith identified a set of wedding photographs in Frank Fraser’s album of John McGeachie and his wife Alice Marie Bosack on their wedding day so Alan and Judith knew that they had the right man.  Judith looked her up in the Buffalo telephone directory and rang her Denise passed on the details of her daughter Lori who has been very helpful in the search.  Lori went through Frank Fraser’s photograph album online and identified the photographs of her grandparents Alan and Judith knew they had found John McGeachie High school yearbooks also helped to reveal the identity of the airman with the quiff in the wedding photograph who married Clayton Lunt’s cousin Dorothy Stahl in 1946 Alan was now able to piece together an outline of John McGeachie’s short life who was sent to live with relatives in Glasgow She married George McGeachie and had four children John joined the USAAF and became a radio operator His training in electronics would have been essential for the role.  In 1944 he was stationed at Halesworth in Suffolk and was part of the 10-man crew of the Stubby Gal II The B-24 was difficult to fly because of its stiff and heavy controls and the aircraft had only one exit near the tail making it extremely difficult for flightdeck crew to bail out while wearing a parachute No wonder airmen nicknamed it the ‘Flying Coffin’ forts and coastal artilleries in the run-up to D-Day The bomber took off on 2 June and made it as far as Villers-Saint-Paul The crew bailed out at 3,000 feet and the plane crashed with John’s body on board and were either rescued by the French Resistance or captured by the Germans.  John was buried in an American cemetery at Dinozé in north-east France He was posthumously awarded the Purple Heart and a plaque in Villers-Saint-Paul commemorates his passing “John was my first cousin and I never met him or knew of him since these photos have been misidentified for decades and very proud that her grandfather’s sacrifice is properly recognised Alan remains thrilled with his newly expanded tree. “I’m now in touch with previously unknown family members in Britain, America, Canada, Australia and New Zealand We visited Judith in Chicago in May 2015 and I’m in touch with both her and Lori on Facebook – they have been so helpful to my research This certainly proves the positive side of the internet.” There are so many great places to live in San Antonio that it helps to have an expert on your side The Neighborhood Guide presented by Kuper Sotheby's International Realty gives you insider access from the agents who live and work there providing in-the-know info about your possible new community Adam Rivera is always in The Dominion whether he's visiting family or spending the last seven years helping buyers and sellers get into the neighborhood "I love the privacy of this thriving area and the restaurant — of the Dominion Country Club," the Kuper Sotheby's Realtor says "One of my favorite things about the neighborhood is the pond with the koi fish and swans," he adds demonstrating just how beautiful and well-thought-out this area is Rivera offered up a few more of his personal favorites about life in The Dominion because the list of his neighborhood favorites is long: Silo Terrace Oyster Bar Where to play Pop in for a tennis lesson or a clinic at the Dominion Country Club or enjoy the fresh air at Frederich Park or on Eisenhower Trail nearby Where to live Built in 2007, 15 Esquire is a magnificent Dominion estate with five bedrooms and its own waterfall cascading into the backyard pool and spa (where there's also a full outdoor kitchen) It features predominantly single-story living large closets and a home theater with stadium seating and observatory all upstairs A chef’s kitchen is outfitted with professional-grade stainless steel appliances The luxurious primary suite boasts a spa-like bathroom with natural lighting that comes flooding in through the atrium "The home can be purchased with or without the adjacent property which has an indoor gymnasium and a resort-style pool with a grotto Adam Rivera works and plays in The Dominion. For more information on buying and selling a home in the area, click here "Our fans can't wait to see the home reveals as well as learn about the cities we select and we are so excited to highlight San Antonio."The three-bedroom KM Builders updated the space with energy-efficient skylights and an open floor plan while acclaimed interior designer Poonam Moore paid homage to the home's midcentury roots with sleek lines and an earthy color palette."This home is the perfect mix of fun and effortless living," said Moore in the release I wanted to blend touches of midcentury modern influences with a playful Texas twist stylish aesthetic that sets this home apart."The common areas include a vast central kitchen with black quartz countertops and trendy two-tone cabinets The cushy living room is anchored by a wood-paneled storage wall while a built-in nook provides a comfortable perch for reading or napping.In a nod to San Antonio's Spurs obsession the home also includes a basketball-themed media room Sporty touches like a fitness mirror and an art installation of mounted basketballs keep the space game-ready.Of course this high-tech hacienda wouldn't be a smart home without an array of technological bells and whistles and motorized blackout shades.The lucky future owners The backyard is as beautifully decorated as the interior showcasing three sitting areas and an outdoor kitchen A custom basketball court boasts a smart hoop for pick-up games.If the above wasn't enough reason to enter HGTV sweetened the pot with a 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLC Plug-In Hybrid SUV and a $100,000 cash prize The latter ought to soothe some concerns about property taxes Homebodies can now enter the sweepstakes twice daily, once through the HGTV website and once through the Food Network website The '50s home was modernized with an open layout The 82-storey development features 18 high-speed elevators and is set to attract key investors The Al Habtoor Group has unveiled its new flagship residential development in Dubai – Al Habtoor Tower – which will feature an array of top-class amenities The 82-storey tower will be completed within the next three years Unveiling the billion-dollar project at a special ceremony the Vice Chairman and CEO of Al Habtoor Group said Al Habtoor Tower is an exquisite residential project set to be developed in Al Habtoor City which on completion will grace Dubai’s skyline and “redefine the concepts of luxury and comfort.” The 82-storey tower will offer a comprehensive view of the Dubai skyline Dubai Canal and Meydan all clearly in view “Driven by our passion for excellence we constantly strive to raise benchmarks in comfort and style through our portfolio of exceptional developments Al Habtoor Tower will seamlessly merge luxury and skyline views to create beautiful experiences for its residents Each and every detail of this residential tower will be curated with precision to meet the highest standards of superior quality as well as provide our customers with extraordinary homes that have everything they wish for and beyond,” said Al Habtoor “With 18 high-speed elevators and three levels of diverse this tower will offer its residents modern city living at its best The range of recreational and leisure facilities that will be offered within the tower include infinity pools with 270-degree views of the Dubai skyline The tower is expected to garner a lot of interest and attention from prospective investors and homebuyers who are seeking luxurious living spaces at the heart of Dubai.” MEConstructionNews.com is the central website of leading construction magazines - Big Project Middle East Middle East Consultant and Truck & Fleet Middle East A one stop shop updated daily with industry news The project was unveiled by Rashid bin Saud bin Rashid Al Mualla Nominations are now open in categories across technology This project marks the Middle East’s inaugural Trump International Hotel & Tower and the.. The gala recognised excellence across 12 categories reflecting the key facets of the architectural.. the contract encompasses 148 luxury villas MyChesCo PA — Arkema has announced that its specialty (meth)acrylate oligomers and monomers production facilities in Chatham This milestone allows the company to offer bio-attributed energy-curable UV-LED-EB resins to customers worldwide supporting global efforts to reduce carbon footprints across industries offering Sartomer® bio-attributed solutions for a variety of applications such as coatings “ISCC PLUS is an important certification for our industry and we can now offer customers worldwide access to our bio-attributed UV-LED-EB oligomers and monomers,” said Stephanie Montag “This achievement also expands our network of certified facilities in support of diverse industries and technologies helping companies across the value chain to reach their objectives of carbon footprint reduction.” Arkema’s bio-attributed Sartomer® range is designed to deliver reduced carbon emissions with products featuring up to 85% biobased content Select offerings also qualify for the USDA Certified Biobased Product label highlighting the company’s commitment to sustainability The ISCC PLUS certification aligns with Arkema’s strategy to introduce a comprehensive portfolio of bio-attributed specialty resins and additives across its global operations emphasizing advanced materials for a greener future For the latest news on everything happening in Chester County and the surrounding area, be sure to follow MyChesCo on Google News and MSN