Kathryn Clay, president of the ILTA, explores how the ILTA is influencing policy to support a reasonable transition to new firefighting foams Many of the bulk liquid products handled by International Liquid Terminal Association (ILTA) member companies demand special precautions due to their flammable properties. While significant fire events at terminals are rare, responsible facility management demands that terminal operators maintain capabilities to respond quickly and effectively to fires when they do occur. Recently, a class of chemicals called per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, has drawn the attention of news outlets and policymakers. Historical Firefighting For decades, […]
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UK Government Publishes Clean Energy Industries Sector Plan
Communities across Britain will benefit from good jobs and investment in the clean energy economy, as the government publishes its Clean Energy Industries Sector Plan to ‘build it in Britain’. Clean energy is the economic opportunity of the 21st century, and thanks to the government’s clean energy mission, investment is booming in the UK, with over £40 billion (€47 billion) of private investment in clean energy announced since July. This landmark plan, developed with industry, trade unions, and workers across all regions of the country, sets the UK on a path to unleash the tidal wave of jobs and investment […]
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June 24, 2025
