Latest Chemical Industry News

Bayer to slash agrochemical jobs in Germany

Low-cost Chinese generic pesticides weigh on the German giant

May 14, 2025 21 views

In break for chemical makers, Trump pauses most China tariffs

Countries agree to pause triple-digit duties for 90 days as they talk trade

May 12, 2025 17 views

Green hydrogen is still making gains

Projects and firms win investments despite technical, economic, and political challenges

May 8, 2025 24 views

Lilly-partnered start-up raises $65 million for RNA-targeting drugs

Haya Therapeutics aims to test its lead drug candidate in humans with the new funds

May 8, 2025 22 views

Business briefing for May 12

Air Products shifts gears, Chevron Phillips may have a buyer, and Twist spins off a DNA data firm

May 7, 2025 22 views

Is now the time for natural food colors?

Synthetic colors like red no. 40 and yellow no. 5 are under pressure from Robert F. Kennedy Jr., states, and consumers alike

May 7, 2025 26 views

Chemical execs struggle to assess tariff impacts

Firms adjust supply chains to mitigate costs, but they worry about demand impact

May 6, 2025 31 views

Business briefing for May 8

A nylon maker goes bankrupt, a carbon capture start-up raises money, Germany’s Merck acquires SpringWorks, and more

May 5, 2025 19 views

Dow plans deep cuts amid poor economy

The largest US chemical maker is delaying a Canadian project and planning to idle plants in Europe

May 5, 2025 24 views

More hurt for European chemical firms

Poor economic signals build across the region

May 5, 2025 25 views

What will it take for a PFAS-free future?

Researchers see mixed results trying to replace fluorinated chemicals in refrigeration, textiles, and ion-exchange membranes for fuel cells

May 5, 2025 32 views

Dire wolf debate raises concerns on scientific overhype

Even de-extinction advocates say that Colossal Biosciences’ claims are misleading

May 5, 2025 23 views