Latest data show a return to growth for trademark and patent applications
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Global Intellectual Property Trends
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Predicted Global Population Growth and Consequences (2)
With the world's popluation predicted to grow to 8.2 billion by 2030, what are the consequences for the economy and chemical industry?
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Predicted Global Population Growth and Consequences (1)
With the world's popluation predicted to grow to 9 billion by 2050, what are the consequences for energy demand?
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Top Ten Chemical Companies in 2011
Worldwide, chemical compaines saw strong growth in sales in 2011, with the top ten companies showing combined sales of $ 447 b
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Consumer Attitudes to Climate Change
How attitudes to climate change differ across the world
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Plant Biotech Trends
Biotech crops reached 160 million hectares in 2011 with the US and Brazil dominating the global market
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Renewable Energies: Wind, Solar, Biomass
Renewables supplied over 16 % of global final energy consumption in 2010, and supply almost 20 % of global electricity
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Greenhouse Gas Emissions
As global energy demand rises so do greenhouse gas emissions: 2010 saw the largest rise since 1969
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Industrial R&D Investment
EU companies are lagging behind in R&D investment compared with their US and Asian competitors
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Hybrid Cars
An overview of hybrid car sales by region, hybrid type, and brand