Category: Forestry & Deforestation
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Is the UK Subsidising the Destruction of Canadian Forests for Bioenergy?
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EU is burning forests and greenwashing it
EU is burning forests and calling it green.
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EU delays deforestation law again, as Indonesian palm oil sector pushes for smallholder exemptions
https://www.eco-business.com/news/eu-delays-deforestation-law-again-as-indonesian-palm-oil-sector-pushes-for-smallholder-exemptions
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Amazon still isn’t a priority at UN climate summits
https://www.eco-business.com/opinion/environmental-crime-worth-billions-is-climate-fights-blind-spot
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Burning trees for energy is a sustainable activity, EU court rules
https://www.politico.eu/article/eu-court-rules-bioplastics-can-be-classed-as-green
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Poplar tree discovery could help shape the future of energy and biomaterials
Poplar tree discovery could help shape the future of energy and biomaterials
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The Planet is 20% greener than 30 years ago (Jordan Peterson)
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Forest Biomaterials Researchers Developing Sustainable Alternative to Plastic Foam Packaging (FREE)
ADVERTISING – New revolutionary biodegradable plastic resin from Symphony Environmental called ‘NbR’: Less fossil and CO2 emissions — This is…
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New Zealand Government Introduces Legislation to Restrict Farm-to-Forest Conversions (FREE)
Read New Zealand Government Introduces Legislation to Restrict Farm-to-Forest Conversions
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Amazon Basics accused of “misleading” consumers and contributing to deforestation
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The Amazon rainforest’s fossil fuel rush
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Compliance cost of EUDR (EU Deforestation Regulation)
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EU Deforestation Regulation – Revised Implementation Timeline for 2025
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REGENESIS Introduces First Eyewear Made of Recycled Plastic Waste from Rivers and Mangrove Forests that Capture CO2
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Class Action against P&G for greenwashing and deforestation
P&G is full on greenwashing. The greenwashing circus may turn to be very expensive. — ADVERTISING – New revolutionary biodegradable…
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Biodiversity credit initiatives face rising scrutiny, scepticism
Biodiversity, carbon and plastic credits are just clever scam to enrich bold people. These initiatives were brought to you by…
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Enhancing compatibility and biodegradability of PLA/biomass composites via forest residue torrefaction
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Mitsubishi involved in billion dollars deforestation deals
What an insult to Japan. I considered Mitsubishi as a clean conglomerate but it’s not. I’ll try to find out…
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Top banks ‘bankrolling destruction’ in Amazon, says report
Top banks ‘bankrolling destruction’ in Amazon, says report — The bioplastic industry was built on unfair commercial practices. A combination…
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Grenada, Mississippi Issued Bdo Zone ‘A’ Rating For Woody Biomass
Grenada, Mississippi Issued Bdo Zone ‘A’ Rating For Woody Biomass
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Irish Bioenergy Association publishes guide to Specified Biomass Harvesting
The Irish Bioenergy Association (IrBEA) has published a guide to Specified Biomass Harvesting (SBH) as part of sustainable forest management.
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Rubber is major cause of deforestation
Rubber drives ‘at least twice’ as much deforestation as previously thought
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Joint Statement of Forestry Ministers: Austria, Finland, Slovenia, Sweden
Joint Statement of Forestry Ministers: Comprehensive sustainability of forest management requires that local conditions are taken into account
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Carbon balance of plywood from a social reforestation program in Indonesia (FREE)
Social reforestation programs plant trees on degraded, uncultivated land in low-income regions to allow the local population to generate income…
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Wood Is Not the Climate-friendly Building Material Some Claim it to Be
Well, it’s not rocket science that deforestation is not climate friendly. The only people who believe that cutting down forests…
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EU Deforestation Free Supply Chain: Palm oil, cattle, soy, coffee, cocoa, timber, rubber
Companies exporting or placing any of these products on the EU market will need to conduct strict due diligence to…
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EU Commission admits it has no clue how palm oil supply chain works
The European Commission has become the world champion in making laws on topics it has no clue on how “reality”…
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RGE Group Linked to Deforestation
Deforestation found in RGE supply chain as paper and palm oil giant linked to mega mill in Indonesia: NGO report
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EU Finalize Deforestation-Free Supply Chain Regulation
On December 6, 2022, the Council of the European Union and European Parliament concluded negotiations on the EU’s Deforestation-Free Supply…
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Implications of Zero-Deforestation Palm Oil for Tropical Grassy and Dry Forest Biodiversity
Rich biomes under threat despite zero-deforestation commitments, warns study
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New EU Deal on Deforestation
Deal on new law to ensure products causing deforestation are not sold in the EU
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FPAC National Forestry Innovation Awards
Two Recipients Named for National Forestry Innovation Awards
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Is Amazon Palm Oil Sustainable?
Amazon palm oil: sustainable fuel or deforestation driver?
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Canada to Invest in Digitalisation of Forestry
FPInnovations and Groupements forestiers Québec receive $6.7M in funding from MEI to drive the forest sector’s digital transformation
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Unilever Blockchain for Deforestation Free Palm Oil
SAP, Unilever pilot blockchain technology supporting deforestation-free palm oil
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FSC Paper Industry Killed the Last Rainforest
How a FSC certified paper company killed the last rainforest.
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EU Environment Council on Deforestation (FREE)
Press release of the EU Environment Council. This is a FREE article.
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Birch Trees Remove Microplastics from Soil
With the help of trees, microplastic-polluted soils could be remediated.
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Amazon Forest is Starting to Collapse
Parts of the Amazon are now emitting more carbon dioxide than can be absorbed.
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Sustainable Bamboo Agroforestry
A bamboo agroforestry project in Indonesia demonstrates how investing in nature-based solutions can lead the way in tackling climate change,…
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Tesco is Biggest Forest Destroyer
Tesco is the UK’s worst supermarket for forest destruction says Greenpeace
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EU To Curb Agricultural Deforestation Report
On November 17, 2021, the European Commission published a proposal for legislation aimed at preventing products causing deforestation or forest…
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TotalEnergies and Suriname Partner on Forestry Carbon Sinks
TotalEnergies Partners with the Government of Suriname to Contribute to Preserve Forests as Carbon Sinks
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EU Commission Initiatives on Deforestation, Waste Management and Soil
European Green Deal: Commission adopts new proposals to stop deforestation, innovate sustainable waste management and make soils healthy for people,…
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Deforestation Raises Surface Temperature
Deforestation-induced surface warming is influenced by the fragmentation and spatial extent of forest loss in Maritime Southeast Asia
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Premier Foods to Eliminate Deforestation from Supply Chain
Premier Foods declares plan to get rid of deforestation from its supply chain
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100 NGO ask to End EU Biofuel Industry
Forest Defenders Alliance (FDA) is an initiative to boost the voices of NGOs in Europe
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EU Forestry Policy Not so Smart
EU funding for biodiversity and climate change in EU forests: positive but limited results
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Have You Ever Planted a Tree? Well, While You Wait For It to Grow, Use Biopolymers Too (FREE)
Nature always finds a solution. Founder and CEO of Bio-on, Marco Astorri, writes about paper vs biopolymers. This is a…
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Forestry is Hot Topic in Sweden
Forestry Management is an electoral topic in Sweden
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France to Reorganise Forestry and Wood Business
The Prime Minister called for the re-organization of Forestry and Wood business
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TerraCycle and Herbal Essence Partner on Renew the Forest
Herbal Essences and TerraCycle® “Renew the Forest” Partnership to Plant 60,000+ Trees and Donate 20 Benches Made from Recycled Hair…
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EU Forest Strategy 2030 Report
On July 16, 2021, the European Commission published the EU Forest Strategy for 2030.
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Tropical Forest Vulnerability Index
An index to track vulnerability of global rainforests to climate and land use
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EU Forest Campaign
Is there something like sustainable Forestry? Is the European Commission policy contradictory? Well, it wouldn’t be the first time
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Domtar to be Acquired by Deforestation Group
Domtar to be acquired by famous deforestation company. UPM buys Lignin from Domtar
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Mondi and IUFRO Partner on Forest Research
Mondi and IUFRO partner to identify science-based solutions to tackle the impact of climate change on forests
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EU Biofuel Policy Resulted in Massive Deforestation
10 years of EU fuels policy increased EU’s reliance on unsustainable biofuels
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US Projects Funded for Cellulosic Nanomaterial Development
U.S. Endowment For Forestry And Communities Announces Grants In Partnership With Usda Forest Service Forest Products Laboratory For Cellulosic Nanomaterial…
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China and European Countries Partner on Deforestation
Central and Eastern European Countries to sell out Forests to China.
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Malaysia Complicit of Deforestation (FREE)
Time has come to leave your comfort zone and join the fight against deforestation. Once the trees are gone, it’s…
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Scientists Say Stop Burning Trees for Energy
There are still many unsustainable practices within the bio-economy. 500+ scientists tell EU to end tree burning for energy.
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Myanmar Military Coup and Illegal Deforestation
Timber from Myanmar is the product of illegal deforestation and financing a military coup.
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Stora Enso and BCC Partner on Plastic Free Forestry
Stora Enso and BCC develop the forest nurseries of the future
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