Chemistry for a better life The proceedings of the workshop ”Chemistry for a better life” (hosted by the Science and Technology Options Assessment of the European Parliament and supported by EuCheMS and the European Chemical Industry Council Cefic) are now available at www.euchems.eu . The workshop was opened by Theresa Riera Madurell, Member of the European Parliament, by saying that ”Chemistry, both as an industry and a science, will play a pivotal role in ensuring that the European Union is able to realise its vision of an "Innovation Union'. A strong partnership between academic research and industry will ensure that research is transferr...