Toluene: The secret ingredient in stretch jeans March 15, 2020 Invented more than a century ago (1873, hat tip to Mr. Levi Strauss), blue jeans have evolved from humble origins into an American wardrobe staple.
American refiners produce the fuels for greener flights March 4, 2019 The friendly skies have never been more crowded. In 2018, 4.3 billion passengers stowed their tray tables and brought their seat backs into the upright position on their way to and from wherever they wanted — or needed — to go.
A new way of farming gets a boost from petrochemicals March 4, 2019 With the global population rising and a decline in arable land for crop production, people are looking for solutions to feed a growing world.