Nuclear power is controversial, yet 68 new plants are under construction adding 65 GW to the global capacity of nuclear power
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Nuclear Power Stations
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Chemical Industry in Finland
The chemical industry is Finland's largest export industry
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Top Ten Chemical Companies in 2012
Worldwide, chemical companies saw slight decline in revenues in 2012
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Fuel Cell Capacity and Cost Trends
Sales of fuels cells and hydrogen systems generated over $1 billion in 2012 and is forecast to increase
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International Chemical Trade 2011 Data
The European Union (EU) remains the largest importer and exporter of chemicals despite a decrease in competitiveness
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Plant Biotech Trends 2012
Biotech crops reached 170 million hectares in 2012
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Greenhouse Gas Emissions and the Chemical Industry
Long-term data show that the EU chemicals industry has significantly reduced its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions
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Industrial R&D Investment 2011 Data
EU based companies increased R&D investments by more than the world average, despite lagging behind in sales and profits growth
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Shale Gas: Impact on the Petrochemical Industry
Development of shale oil and gas has opened new sources of oil, natural gas, and key petrochemical feedstocks
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World Chemical Sales, Imports, and Exports 2011 Data
World chemical sales in 2011 are valued at € 2,744 billion, an increase of 95 % in value terms compared with 2001