Imagine a world without fuel for our cars, medications to treat diseases or even technologies like the device you are using right now. Every day, we rely on the innovations of modern chemistry to help make our lives safer, healthier and more sustainable. But what if policies were being enacted that could put these chemistries […]
Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and climate change are top of mind in today’s global dialogue. Scientists around the world continually seek new ways of helping reduce GHG emissions, whether they’re looking for alternative sources of energy or developing carbon-capturing technologies. When you think of ways to reduce GHG emissions, what comes to mind? Is your […]
I’ve written about the promise of advanced recycling a lot on this blog. These technologies take a raw material – in this case, used plastics with their inherent hydrocarbon/energy value – and create valuable new materials that can be turned into new plastics, chemicals, lubricants, waxes, coatings and transportation fuels, and more. That helps keep […]
Chemistry plays an essential role in the products and technologies we use every day. Innovations made possible by chemistry help enhance human health, protect the environment, save energy, and lead to cutting edge technology advancements. However, in recent years, some chemicals in products have come under increased scrutiny. Product manufacturers, retailers and brands are facing […]
Published by the Yale School of Forestry Admissions decisions have been released and we have been receiving some great questions. While there are many events coming up for both admitted and prospective students, we wanted to share some of the most common questions answered by Liz Plascencia (MEM Candidate, 2022)… Read the full article at: https://environment.yale.edu/blog/2021/03/frequently-asked-questions/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=frequently-asked-questions
We’re looking forward to today’s House Appropriations Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development hearing examining the role of domestic manufacturing in a clean energy future. Materials manufacturers are essential to achieving climate progress, as we provide components for a long list of energy-saving applications. Doing what we do requires a lot of energy. For example, […]
Congress continues its blockbuster week of climate hearings this St. Patrick’s Day when the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure explores private sector solutions to “green” our nation’s surface transportation sector. It’s no secret that America’s aging infrastructure – including highways and roads, bridges, and ports – is in urgent need of repair. The chemistry […]
Chemistry has a significant role in the designing, construction, and maintenance of buildings that provide safe, healthy, and sustainable spaces to live and work. The American Chemistry Council’s (ACC) BuildingWithChemistry.org website has undergone a content and design revamp to provide architects, designers and builders with information about chemistry and material science’s role in buildings, and […]
Published by the Forest Industry Network by Peter Aleshire, consulting publications editor The National Weather Service issued a “critical fire weather” warning for the end of this week across much of Arizona. The forecast calls for 10% to 15% humidity, 40 mph winds and extremely low fuel moisture. The critical conditions hit the desert areas […]
Published by the Forest Industry Network By Marcello Cuadra LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) – Here in Louisiana, the forestry industry is a billion-dollar operation. In fact, forestry is the number one agricultural industry in the state, and like everything else, it was hit hard by the hurricanes. “Calcasieu had the highest forestry acreage damage of a […]
Published by the Forest Industry Network Paul Palmeter · CBC News Forestry protestors who were arrested in December are claiming victory this week after a Nova Scotia Supreme Court judge’s decision, but the company involved in the matter says the judge made the right call. Justice Kevin Coady granted an injunction barring further blockades at two logging […]
Published by the Forest Industry Network Thomson Reuters Gunmen in northwest Nigeria kidnapped around 30 students overnight from a forestry college near a military academy, three students said on Friday, in the fourth mass school abduction since December. The Federal College of Forestry Mechanization sits on the outskirts of Kaduna city, capital of Kaduna state, in a […]
Published by the Forest Industry Network Marcy Nicholson, Bloomberg News North American lumber prices will extend gains this year as homebuilding and renovations cause demand for wood to outstrip production, according to Forest Economic Advisors LLC. “Production is going to have a hard time keeping up with demand growth as the world economy bounces back from […]
Published by the Forest Industry Network The Canadian Press VANCOUVER — The most at-risk ecosystems should be set aside from logging while British Columbia shifts its forestry policies toward a more sustainable system,says a forester who helped write a provincial report on old-growth forests. The report last April co-written by Garry Merkel urged B.C. to […]
Today marks one year since the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a pandemic. Two days later, on March 13th President Trump would declare it a national emergency. Here in the U.S., more than half a million people have lost their lives; and many millions more, their livelihood. Yes, it has been a painful year. But […]
America’s chemistry industry is at the forefront of innovation to meet global challenges – including climate change. An exciting new initiative by Chemours is a great example. The company just launched a project to capture at least 99% of the HFC-23 emissions at its Louisville, Kentucky manufacturing site. HFC-23 has critical uses such as ultra-low […]
Published by the Forest Industry Network By Robert Dalheim China will extend tariff exemptions on 65 imported products from the United States. Hardwood lumber and logs made the list. China’s Ministry of Finance announced the decision Friday. The new extension goes until September 16, 2021. “Apparently, U.S. hardwood logs and lumber were the only agricultural products […]
Published by the Forest Industry Network OPINION As Premier John Horgan and his cabinet colleagues explore options to kick-start the economy while the province slowly emerges from the COVID-19 crisis, they have several strategic options to consider. For example, they could seek to boost industries which employ the most people or those that underpin economic […]
Published by the Forest Industry Network By / BINNY PAUL, LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER Nootka Sound RCMP and Work Safe BC are investigating the fatal accident of a Western Forest Products contract employee at Tree Farm Licence (TFL) 19 near Gold River on Monday morning. Cpl. Kim Rutherford said that the RCMP responded to a […]
Published by the Forest Industry Network By / Marc Heller, E&E News reporter Two years ago, Sealaska Corp. gave the Trump administration a prescription for managing the region’s millions of acres of forest. Open more areas to logging, the Alaska Native corporation urged, including places never harvested for timber. By earlier this year, though, Sealaska […]