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Table of Contents
February 26, 2001
Volume 79, Number 9
CENEAR 79 9 p. 3
| NEWS OF THE WEEK |
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BUCKYBALLS MARK MASS EXTINCTION
Massive meteorite likely triggered Earth's most devastating loss of life. |
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CLIMATE CHANGE
Global warming's impact is already being felt, report says, with worse to come. |
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VISION 2020
Chemical industry technology partnership faces uncertain future. |
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CATALYSIS
Theoretical study verifies long-standing observation and advances rational design. |
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LEAD REPORTING CHANGE DELAYED
EPA is delaying rule that requires more facilities to file Toxics Release Inventory reports on lead. |
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BRITISH GROUPS LOBBY FOR SCIENCE
Ten-point charter aims to raise awareness in run-up to the national elections. |
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NAE ELECTS NEW MEMBERS
Seventeen of the engineering academy's new members have links to chemistry, chemical engineering. |
| BUSINESS |
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BUSINESS CONCENTRATES |
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CHEMICAL EARNINGS
Fourth-quarter results plunged as chemical firms struggled with increased costs; slight gain still managed for full year. |
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PHARMACEUTICAL EARNINGS
Growth remained stable in 2000 despite much merger and acquisition activity. |
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COVER STORY
E-BUSINESS
Electronic commerce is opening up new and varied channels for chemical firms, with an uncertain impact on the bottom line. |
| BOOKS |
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"THE CHINESE"
Sheds light on the whole of Chinese society as it is today. |
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