The chemical industry is facing economic and regulatory pressures, and in addressing the issues, the American Chemistry Council is focusing on two key areas — climate change and the modernization of the Toxic Substances Control Act, according to Cal Dooley, ACC president and CEO. Meanwhile, the organization is stepping up its social-media efforts with Facebook and Twitter pages where visitors can discuss topics such as bisphenol A. “There will be a huge change over the next year on the part of the ACC and chemical firms in the way we engage in debates and communicate our message,” said Randy Dearth, chairman of the ACC’s communications committee and president and CEO of German firm Lanxess