COP15, the UN biodiversity summit taking place in Montreal, Canada, is due to end today. Although it was billed as the ‘last chance’ to protect species and ecosystems from destruction, reports suggest progress has been slow, with parties divided over the issue of funding for conservation efforts. One of the main questions has been how …
As COP15 draws to a close, “biopiracy” is a key issue. What is that? Read More »
CASPER, Wyo. – Winter closures are implemented annually in 29 of Wyoming’s wildlife habitat management areas to protect animals and their wintering grounds, according to the Wyoming Game and Fish Department. “Seasonal closures are essential to minimize disturbance causing stress to overwintering deer, elk, bighorn sheep and other wildlife,” said Ray Bredehoft, habitat and access …
As the decarbonization trend accelerates, fossil fuel players are counting on petrochemicals to keep a foothold in the global economy. Synthetic fabrics provide such a niche. However, the window of opportunity is shrinking as the fabric recycling industry expands, as illustrated by the firm UNIFI and its partners. The materials industry discovers recycling Not so …
Recycling to close synthetic fabric window on petrochemicals Read More »
