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Rhine River Levels Stress Supply Chains Further
The Rhine River is one of Europe’s most important shipping routes – around 80% of inland waterway goods transports rely on this one river that


Covid Concerns in China Continue
In China, the communist party is in fear that civil unrest could mean trouble for Mr. Xi’s historic third term later this year. China is


Stagnation is More Possible Than Recession
“Everyone’s worried about either a brutal recession or rampant inflation,” stated CNBC’s Jim Cramer on air recently. “At these levels, many stocks already reflect a


Oil Market Remains Volatile
After yet another volatile stock market session, U.S. oil has again dipped in price. This comes after U.S. oil inventories rose, and after U.S. inflation


China’s Zero-Covid Policies Reenacted
China is re-imposing Covid-19 restrictions only weeks after reopening, raising concerns that the country may once again enact strict lockdowns. The mass quarantine measures in


The Chemical Industry Warns of Economic Struggles
The chemical industry is tightly linked to the global economy. As the world’s third- largest industry, its products can be found in nearly every item


Discussions on Fuel Transition Continues
The World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland recently hosted a global forum composed of both international dignitaries and world business leaders. The most notable


Correcting Myths & Misinformation on Phthalate Plasticizers: Three-part collaboration with Evonik & The Chemical Company
Episode 072 – 074 of The View from Jamestown: Podcast Edition is a special three-part mini series featuring Evonik. Host Ben Sawicki of the podcast
The View from Jamestown: Podcast Edition


July 2022 – “Wobble in the Industry?” | The View, Podcast Edition – Episode 077
TheChemCo · Episode 077: July 2022 – “Wobble in the Industry?” | The View, Podcast Edition “The View from Jamestown” Chemical Podcast Hosted by The Chemical


June 2022 – “Inflation & New Taxes Impacting the Industry” | The View, Podcast Edition – Episode 076
TheChemCo · Episode 076: June 2022 – “Inflation & New Taxes Impacting the Industry” | The View, Podcast Edition “The View from Jamestown” Chemical Podcast Hosted


Benzene, Propylene, Ethylene & Styrene Discussion with Kathy Hall of Petrochem Wire | The View, Podcast Edition – Episode 075
TheChemCo · Episode 075: Benzene, Propylene, Ethylene & Styrene Discussion with Kathy Hall of Petrochem Wire “The View from Jamestown” Chemical Podcast Hosted by The Chemical


Common Media Claims & Initiatives Around Plasticizers: Part 3/3 of Phthalate & Plasticizer Discussion with Evonik | The View, Podcast Edition – Episode 074
TheChemCo · Common Media Claims Around Plasticizers: Part 3/3 of Phthalate & Plasticizer Discussion with Evonik “The View from Jamestown” Chemical Podcast Hosted by The Chemical


Myths & Facts on Phthalates: Part 2/3 of Phthalate & Plasticizer Discussion with Evonik | The View, Podcast Edition – Episode 073
TheChemCo · Myths & Facts on Phthalates: Part 2/3 of Phthalate & Plasticizer Discussion with Evonik “The View from Jamestown” Chemical Podcast Hosted by The Chemical


Introduction: Part 1/3 of Phthalate & Plasticizer Discussion with Evonik | The View, Podcast Edition – Episode 072
TheChemCo · Introduction: Part 1/3 of Phthalate & Plasticizer Discussion with Evonik “The View from Jamestown” Chemical Podcast Hosted by The Chemical Company Episode 072 | Introduction – Phthalate


May 2022 – “Raw Material Shortages & High Energy Costs Impact Industry” | The View, Podcast Edition – Episode 071
TheChemCo · May 2022 – “Material Shortages & Energy Costs Impact Industry” | The View, Podcast Edition “The View from Jamestown” Chemical Podcast Hosted by The


April 2022 – “Surging Energy Costs Keeping Prices High” | The View, Podcast Edition – Episode 070
“The View from Jamestown” Chemical Podcast TheChemCo · Episode 070: April 2022 – “Surging Energy Costs Keeping Prices High” | The View, Podcast Edition Hosted by