Published by the Forest Industry Network By Emily Cureton (OPB) The United States Forest Service is seeking a major budget increase this year. President Joe Biden’s preliminary budget blueprint includes a $1.7 billion increase for the federal agency managing public lands, around 35% above what it got last year, according to a spokesperson for Democratic U.S. Senator […]
Published by the Forest Industry Network [Richmond, BC] – Paper Excellence is pleased to announce the first barge has been successfully loaded with chips produced by Atli Chip Limited Partnership which is a new First Nations partnership for the Company (see photo above). The Atli Chip Limited Partnership, situated in Beaver Cove, is majority owned […]
In its review of the proposed Kansas City Southern merger with another Class I railroad, the American Chemistry Council (ACC) and its member companies are calling on the Surface Transportation Board (STB) to address a series of potential harmful issues before approving any agreement. Dramatic operational changes and consolidation of the freight rail industry over […]
When we think of U.S. jobs supported by overseas trade, our minds may naturally gravitate toward jobs that are made possible by exports. Selling more U.S.-made goods overseas is indeed a proven job-creator – and that’s true of the domestic chemicals industry as well – but it’s important not to overlook the role that imports […]
Published by the Forest Industry Network By / John Bleasby Mass Timber Construction (MTC) is touted as construction’s wonder material. It’s sustainable, renewable, light and easy to assemble, and attractive, say its promoters. Life Cycle Analyses (LCA) investigating GHG emissions appear to overwhelmingly favour wood over concrete and steel. Even the recent doubling of wood […]
Published by the Forest Industry Network Almost 840 B.C. Interior forest workers have gained early retirement in the 18 months since a bridging program was put into play, the provincial government said recently. By: Mark Nielsen Almost 840 B.C. Interior forest workers have gained early retirement in the 18 months since a bridging program was put […]
Published by the Forest Industry Network With a changing climate, fires in far northern forests that smolder throughout winter and erupt again in spring could become more common, a new study suggests. By / John Schwartz Zombie forest fires are on the rise. According to a study published Wednesday in the journal Nature, fires in far […]
Published by the Forest Industry Network The allowance for taller podium construction maximizes the use of space, while also reducing overall construction costs, explains Joe Alcock of McMillan Pazdan Smith. By Joe Alcock In the U.S., 12 states and two territories have adopted the 2018 International Building Code update, which allows for more flexible podium […]
Published by the Forest Industry Network By / Thomas Franck Lumber futures gyrated in wild trading on Wednesday as traders struggled to determine if a recent pullback in wood prices had removed enough froth from the market. Lumber futures for July delivery at first fell 5% to $1,201 per thousand board feet Wednesday morning, only to […]
Lots of questions. At last month’s (virtual) Plastics Recycling Conference, I participated on a panel that discussed public policies that could enable more plastics recycling. After last year’s (non-virtual) conference, I wrote that plastic makers were focused on how “the entire plastic value chain can move from the past’s linear model… to a new circular […]
AMP Robotics was recently honored as a finalist in Fast Company’s 2021 World-Changing Ideas Awards. The company’s groundbreaking innovation is an artificial intelligence (AI) platform— a robot— designed to more efficiently sort plastic packaging at materials recovery facilities (MRFs) and other recycling facilities by running secondary sortation, a process that applies advanced automation enabled by AI to economically sort through low volumes of residue or mixed plastics […]
Yes, it’s Infrastructure Week. Again! And, it couldn’t come soon enough. One of the few issues everyone in Washington and across the nation can agree on is that America’s aging and failing infrastructure is in desperate need of attention. Infrastructure is one of the few unifying issues in Congress that is on the must do […]
The Center for Biocide Chemistries (CBC) launched a new campaign, The Science of Helping Others, to spotlight the charitable and community-focused efforts of the antimicrobial industry throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Since March 2020, when many Americans began quarantining, numerous CBC member companies extended themselves by donating millions of dollars in funds, products, and equipment to […]
Critical infrastructure supports the key functions necessary to enhance society, protect our environment, and create a safer and more sustainable future. Numerous industries, including agriculture, communications, defense, energy, health and medicine, technology, and transportation depend upon the performance and reliability of our national infrastructure to enhance virtually every aspect of our lives. But many agree, […]
Safety is a top priority for the American Chemistry Council (ACC). ACC’s Center for the Polyurethanes Industry (CPI), Diisocyanates (DII) Panel, and Aliphatic Diisocyanates (ADI) Panel recently renewed their partnership with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), continuing their long-standing ACC OSHA Alliance. The Alliance works to provide employers, occupational physicians, stakeholders and others […]
PFAS (or Fluorotechnology) are a large and diverse universe of chemistries that make possible the products that power our lives — the cellphones, tablets and telecommunications we use every day to connect with our friends and family; the aircrafts that power the U.S. military; alternative energy sources; and medical devices that help keep us healthy. In […]
As we welcome spring, we’re reminded that Earth Day is just around the corner. On April 22 and 23, President Biden will host a gathering of world leaders at the Leaders Summit on Climate. The U.S. will soon announce a 2030 emissions target under the Paris Agreement, and preparations will begin for the United Nations […]
When it comes to restoring the trust of neighbors after an accident at a chemical facility, applying the hard lessons that result from an incident can make all the difference when it comes to improving safety and repairing relationships. Following a series of major industrial incidents at chemical facilities along the Houston Ship Channel, ACC […]
Published by the Forest Industry Network DCN-JOC News Services KELOWNA, B.C. — The first-ever mass timber aircraft hanger has been announced for the Kelowna International Airport. Federal officials announced they would be contributing $800,000 to KF Aerospace to build a multi-use airport hangar. The two-storey structure will be the first of its kind in Canada, […]
EPA recently announced some concerning changes to its approach to evaluating new and existing chemicals under the 2016 amendments to TSCA. The continued implementation of the law according to the statute and congressional intent is critical to our industry’s ability to produce countless products essential to overcoming pressing issues such as climate change, the global […]