Archive
May 2010
ACS Green Chemistry Institute to host green chemistry conference in Washington, D.C., June 21-23
PhysOrg.com, May 11, 2010
The American Chemical Society's (ACS) Green Chemistry Institute will host the 14th Annual Green Chemistry and Engineering Conference from June 21-23 in Washington, D.C. "Whether interested in a wide variety of topics or focused on a specific area of green chemistry and engineering, we are confident you will find plenty to capture your imagination and curiosity," said John Warner, this year's Green Chemistry and Engineering Conference Chair and President and CTO of the Warner Babcock Institute for Green Chemistry, in Wilmington, Mass.The program includes more than 15 technical sessions, including bio-fuels, education, energy, entrepreneurship, environmental health sciences, pharmaceuticals, and sustainable design.
President’s Cancer Panel Report (National Cancer Institute) links environmental toxics to cancer; strongly endorses Green Chemistry
Environmental Health News, May 6, 2010
The President's Cancer Panel on Thursday reported that "the true burden of environmentally induced cancers has been grossly underestimated" and strongly urged action to reduce people's widespread exposure to carcinogens.
The panel advised President Obama "to use the power of your office to remove the carcinogens and other toxins from our food, water, and air that needlessly increase health care costs, cripple our nation's productivity, and devastate American lives."
The 240-page report by the President's Cancer Panel is the first to focus on environmental causes of cancer.
March 2010
iSUSTAIN™ Alliance Launched to Promote Green Chemistry Awareness
Business Wire, March 22, 2010
Beyond Benign Foundation, the non-profit, sister organization to the Warner Babcock Institute for Green Chemistry, Cytec Industries Inc. and Sopheon announced today that they have formed the iSUSTAIN Alliance to promote Green Chemistry awareness in the global chemical industry. "This new tool is long overdue and will be invaluable not only to industrial chemists designing safer processes and products, but also as a resource for students, educators and the designers of the next generation of molecules and materials," according the the President of the Warner Babcock Institute, John C. Warner.
December 2009
ENVIRONMENT: Invasion of the Little Green Molecules
Reuters AlertNet, December 31, 2009
While the world's climate negotiators were getting ready for Copenhagen earlier this month, a meeting was taking place in Mumbai to discuss progress in green chemistry, a field that — like the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions — has the potential to greatly enhance the world's environmental health and sustainability.
Eco-Friendly, Cost-Effective Green Chemistry Taking Roots
Deccan Herald, December 19, 2009
Green chemistry has been around for more than a decade but it gained momentum with the launch of ‘Twelve Principles of Green Chemistry’ by Paul Anastas and John C. Warner in 1998 in the US. It is now being explored and used by many countries including UK, Canada, Australia and Germany. Being one of the leading producers of pesticides and pharmaceutics, India has also realized the need to go green.
October 2009
Concerned About BPA: Check Your Receipts
Science News, October 7, 2009
September 2009
Co-founder of green chemistry to speak at UNI Wilson lecture
UNI News, September 9, 2009
May 2009
The Ecology Center's Many Shades of Green
Ann Arbor Chronicle, May 9, 2009
A description of the John Warner's talk at the Ecology Center in Ann Arbor, Michigan, emphasizing the charisma and excitement involved in Dr. Warner's talks: "Easthope introduced the evening's speaker, John Warner, by describing him as an artist, dreamer and visionary, though he's best known as a scientist and champion of green chemistry. Turns out he's also a raconteur. In the course of an hour or so he weaved the narrative of his own life with insights into the field of chemistry, showing how he came to believe in the need for the industry to transform."
April 2009
Green coming to a job posting near you
EagleTribune.com, April 20, 2009
A discussion about the new and expanding "green" sector of the American economy, specifically as it refers to Massachusetts and Green Chemistry. Includes snippets of a conversation with John Warner.
Tierney to discuss green jobs in Wilmington
Wilmington Advocate, April 13, 2009
An announcement about Congressman John F. Tierney's Green Jobs discussion at the Warner Babcock Institute for Green Chemistry.
DTSC Announces Members of New Green Ribbon Science Panel for California's Green Chemistry Program
California Chronicle, April 9, 2009
An announcement of the Green Ribbon Science Panel for California's Green Chemistry Program. John Warner and 26 other members were named to the panel created to advise on the removal or reduction of toxic chemicals in products sold in California.
February 2009
Top Leaders in Green Chemicals Join Forces to Outline the Future of the Growing Market
iStockAnalyst.com, February 17, 2009
A description of Elevance Renewable Sciences' conference on the trends, issues, policies, and future of the rapidly growing renewable chemicals industry. Related Links:
http://sev.prnewswire.com/chemical/20090217/DC7190317022009-1.html
http://www.sunherald.com/prnewswire/story/1145508.html
January 2009
'Toxic'
Chronicle HD, January 23, 2009
Boston's WCVB four-segment investigation into toxic substances that occur in our daily lives and their possible effects on children's health in America, including an introduction to Green Chemistry and an interview with John Warner in Segment Four.
Green Chemistry Gains Momentum
Icis.com, January 19, 2009
A discussion of the expanding acceptance and popularity of Green Chemistry and its applications beyond traditional chemistry.
John Warner to present 2009 Honorary Wayne Kraus Technical Lecture
JCT CoatingsTech, January 8, 2009
An announcement of John Warner's presentation of the 2009 Honorary Wayne Kraus Technical Lecture to the Philadelphia Society. Includes John Warner's biography and background information.
