Latest data show a return to growth for trademark and patent applications

With the world's popluation predicted to grow to 8.2 billion by 2030, what are the consequences for the economy and chemical industry?

With the world's popluation predicted to grow to 9 billion by 2050, what are the consequences for energy demand?

Worldwide, chemical compaines saw strong growth in sales in 2011, with the top ten companies showing combined sales of $ 447 b

How attitudes to climate change differ across the world

Biotech crops reached 160 million hectares in 2011 with the US and Brazil dominating the global market

Renewables supplied over 16 % of global final energy consumption in 2010, and supply almost 20 % of global electricity

As global energy demand rises so do greenhouse gas emissions: 2010 saw the largest rise since 1969

EU companies are lagging behind in R&D investment compared with their US and Asian competitors

An overview of hybrid car sales by region, hybrid type, and brand