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Chemistry	40%
Business, Economics, Finance and Accounting	40%

Selected Abstracts

Catalytic selective oxidation faces the sustainability challenge: turning points, objectives reached, old approaches revisited and solutions still requiring further investigation

JOURNAL OF CHEMICAL TECHNOLOGY & BIOTECHNOLOGY, Issue 9 2010
Fabrizio Cavani
Abstract This review documents some examples of recently developed technologies and new approaches currently being investigated in the field of catalytic selective oxidation, that may contribute to improving the sustainability of the chemical industry. Tools to reach this ambitious target include process integration, the development of new reactions for the valorization of renewables and new catalysts able to perform complex transformations in a single step. Copyright © 2010 Society of Chemical Industry [source]

Kuwait's oil production plans in confusion

OIL AND ENERGY TRENDS, Issue 7 2006
Article first published online: 18 JUL 200
Kuwait is debating ambitious plans to increase its oil production by over 60% between now and 2020, to 3.7 mn bpd. The fate of the proposals, however, is far from clear. There has been widespread criticism of various aspects of the whole scheme, including what, if any, role should be played by foreign oil companies, and even whether Kuwait possesses the reserves to enable it to reach its ambitious target. Many of the criticisms were aired in the emirate's elections in June and the arguments look set to continue, delaying plans which are already, in some cases, several years old. [source]

The UK climate change levy: good intentions but potentially damaging to business

CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY AND ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT, Issue 4 2004
Ann Hansford
The climate change levy (CCL) is an important part of the UK Government's response to being a signatory to the Kyoto agreement. Prior to the introduction of the levy there were sharply contrasting views, which ranged from Sir Robert May's view that it was ,an opportunity, not a threat' to the CBI's view that it should be an option of last resort. In order to consider the impact of the CCL on UK businesses, interviews were undertaken within one ,not for profit' and two commercial organizations to explore reactions to its introduction. The findings from the study suggest the primary foci of concerns are based upon increases to the cost base and threats to international competitiveness. Further, there is doubt that the ambitious targets signed up to by the UK Government are likely to be achieved, unless there are fundamental changes in support for businesses, or the targets are revised. Copyright © 2004 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd and ERP Environment. [source]

The impact of (more) enlargement on the European Employment Strategy

INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS JOURNAL, Issue 6 2005
Mike Ingham
ABSTRACT The European Union (EU) aspires to be the most competitive, full employment economy in the world and has set a number of ambitious targets to be met by 2010 in order that it can achieve this goal. At the same time, it is pursuing an enlargement policy that will witness the accession of an increasing number of less developed nations. This article explores some of the tensions that exist between these two goals as these are manifest in labour market indicators and finds the likelihood of meeting the deadline set for success remote. [source]

Textile coloration industry in India

COLORATION TECHNOLOGY, Issue 1 2008
M D Teli
This review paper discusses the diversity of the textile sector in India, including its nature, the number of stakeholders and its effect on the overall national economy. It focuses on the significant role the coloration industry is expected to play in the near future, as this is the most problematic step in textile production with respect to profitability, planning and technology. While carrying out analysis of the textile and clothing industry, it also deals with the transformation the industry has undergone in the last two decades in terms of the selection of textile product mix in different regions of India from the point of view of profitability, the use of modern technology and selection criteria of colourants and specialised chemicals. These changes are viewed in respect of improved quality demands, measures undertaken to minimise the pollution level of the environment, and other related factors. In parallel, the growth of the dyestuff and speciality chemical industry, which has a direct relationship with this industry, is also discussed. It attempts to reflect upon the efforts of the Indian government in encouraging modernisation of the textile processing industry in terms of the Technology Upgradation Fund Scheme and other policy supports in relation to the response from the industry. Finally, the paper highlights the amount of human resource development needed to achieve the ambitious targets the government has put before the textile and clothing industry. [source]