PFAS Aftermath: A new study finds ski wax bans cut dust but don’t erase PFAS contamination, meaning workers and skiers can still carry exposure. Regulatory & Finance: Clariant returned to Eurobond markets with a €500M unsecured deal, while BASF used CIPPE Shanghai to push integrated chemical solutions, catalysts/adsorbents, gas purification and licensing. Hydrogen for Industry: Payal Industrial Park and Fourier launched a hydrogen long-duration storage pilot in Dahej, aiming to keep power running for days beyond typical battery backup. Sustainability Credentials: Aarti Industries earned EcoVadis Platinum (87/100), placing it in the top 1% globally. Water & Wastewater Tech: A low-dose, slow-release lanthanum approach using lanthanum aerogel beads targets phosphorus removal in wastewater with far lower chemical use. PFAS Cleanup Pressure: Canada’s DND seeks public input on a PFAS groundwater remediation plan at 22 Wing North Bay. Energy/Inflation Link: RBI raised FY27 inflation to 5.1% as crude and energy prices feed into costs, including chemicals and plastics. Food Safety Chemistry: WHO estimates unsafe food causes 866M illnesses and 1.5M deaths yearly, with chemical hazards driving most deaths. Industrial Risk Spotlight: Wisconsin and Tyco face ongoing PFAS contamination fallout after a $10M settlement, keeping chemical liability in focus. Market/Industry Context: UK chemicals are flagged as “in trouble,” with calls for bigger resilience funding. Global Supply Disruption: Ukraine struck Russian fuel and chemical-linked facilities in May, underscoring how conflict disrupts chemical supply chains.