• Environmental Policy Shifts Reshape Chemical Industry Landscape

    Podcast: Environmental Policy Shifts Reshape Chemical Industry Landscape

    May 2, 2025
    Trump's EPA eases regulations while confusion stalls recycling innovation and Dow delays climate investments.

    EPA Deputy Administrator McIntosh: Regulatory Overhaul in the Works

    Trump appointee told ACC GlobalChem attendees that major changes are on the way, including easing of restrictions on pollution and coal plants.

    Regulatory Confusion Threatens Advanced Plastics Recycling Growth

    Industry leaders warn inconsistent federal and state guidelines on pyrolysis processes jeopardize investments as debate continues over whether the technology constitutes incineration.

    Dow Delays $6.4 Billion Path2Zero Project Amid Market Uncertainty

    Chemical giant postpones net-zero emissions facility in Canada, citing tariff concerns and $290M quarterly loss.

    About the Author

    Jonathan Katz | Executive Editor

    Jonathan Katz, executive editor, brings nearly two decades of experience as a B2B journalist to Chemical Processing magazine. He has expertise on a wide range of industrial topics. Jon previously served as the managing editor for IndustryWeek magazine and, most recently, as a freelance writer specializing in content marketing for the manufacturing sector.

    His knowledge areas include industrial safety, environmental compliance/sustainability, lean manufacturing/continuous improvement, Industry 4.0/automation and many other topics of interest to the Chemical Processing audience.

    When he’s not working, Jon enjoys fishing, hiking and music, including a small but growing vinyl collection.

    Jon resides in the Cleveland, Ohio, area.

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