by Working Forest | Feb 21, 2018 | Archives
In his dissertation, Senior Scientist and M.Sc. (Eng.) Kristian Melin of VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland has developed a modelling and evaluation method for identifying which biorefinery processes – of those being considered for development –will use raw...
by Working Forest | Feb 21, 2018 | Archives
Cellulose is a common raw material in electrical insulation components. However, the production of high quality products is labour-intensive and slow. Scientists are solving these problems by developing new processing solutions in the EU-funded NOVUM project....
by Working Forest | Feb 19, 2018 | Archives
BC – Auditor General Carol Bellringer’s report, agrees with previous government estimates that B.C. will not meet its 2020 greenhouse gas emissions reduction target. It also questions whether the more ambitious 2050 target to reduce emissions can be met. B.C.’s...
by Working Forest | Feb 19, 2018 | Archives
Quebec – An “aviation first” for Quebec-based Agrisoma Biosciences Inc. The company’s oil-seed bio-jet fuel powered the world’s first dedicated transpacific flight by Qantas Airways between Australia and the United States. The inaugural...
by Working Forest | Feb 19, 2018 | Archive Articles, Articles
SAINT-HYACINTHE, QC – The Minister of Sustainable Development, the Environment and the Fight Against Climate Change, Isabelle Melançon, accompanied by the Mayor of Saint-Hyacinthe, Claude Corbeil, inaugurated the Saint‑Hyacinthe biomethanation plant, the largest...
