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Exxon quietly planning a new $8.6 billion plastics plant in Texas

February 6, 2025 Energi Staff

This article was published by Grist on Feb. 5, 2025. By Tik Root & Joseph Winters Diane Wilson had heard rumours for months that Exxon might be coming to Point Comfort, Texas, which sits on the Gulf [Read more]

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The US says it now supports a more ambitious plastics treaty. Industry groups are furious.

August 19, 2024 Energi Staff

This article was published by Grist on Aug. 16, 2024. By Joseph Winters In a significant reversal, the Biden administration announced during two closed-door meetings this week that U.S. negotiators will support limits on plastic [Read more]

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Where does our plastic waste go?

May 29, 2024 Energi Staff

This article was published by Policy Options on May 29, 2024. By Sophie Bernard, Florence Lapointe, Julien Martin At a recent international summit in Ottawa, representatives from 175 countries laid the foundations for a global treaty [Read more]

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The more plastic companies make, the more they pollute

April 24, 2024 Energi Staff

This article was published by Grist on April 24, 2024. By Joseph Winters The more plastic a company makes, the more pollution it creates. That seemingly obvious, yet previously unproven, point, is the main takeaway [Read more]

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On the agenda this Earth Day: A global treaty to end plastic pollution

April 24, 2024 Energi Staff

This article was published by Grist on April 24, 2024. By Joseph Winters The spotlight Hey there, Looking Forward fam. Happy Earth Day (and Earth Week, and Earth Month) — a time of year when [Read more]

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Dow green lights Fort Saskatchewan integrated ethylene cracker and derivative site

November 29, 2023 Energi Staff

On Tuesday, Dow announced that its board of directors has declared final investment decision on the company’s Fort Saskatchewan Path2Zero investment to build the world’s first net-zero Scope 1 and 2 emissions integrated ethylene cracker and [Read more]

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BC looks for input on reducing plastic waste

July 25, 2019 Energi Staff

The government of British Columbia is looking for public input on ways to cut plastic waste that is polluting the province’s waterways, environment and landfills. British Columbians are invited to share their opinions in an [Read more]

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U of A researcher creates biodegradable cling wrap from canola

July 18, 2019 Energi Staff

By Bev Betkowski This article was published Folio on July 18, 2019.  A University of Alberta researcher has found a new use for a canola byproduct, providing potential for diverse markets beyond China. Canola straw—the [Read more]

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Petrochemicals becoming the largest driver of oil demand: IEA

October 5, 2018 Energi Staff

According to a major study conducted by the International Energy Agency, petrochemicals are set to account for over one-third of the growth in world oil demand by 2030.   Petrochemicals “key blindspot” in global energy debate: [Read more]

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The Canadian energy conversation is stuck in the wrong century

by Markham Hislop in Markham on Energy

Find Energi Media journalism in video, audio, and essays YouTube Channel: Video energy news Substack Essays: Thoughtful Energy Journalism Energi Talks Audio Podcast Real story of this energy crisis is not supply disruption, but demand [Read more]

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