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Who built the world's first wooden satellite?
 

Answer: LignoSat, the first wooden satellite, was built by Kyoto University and Sumitomo Forestry. It is scheduled to launch in September.

PHOTO © SUMITOMO & KYOTO UNIVERSITY

At this year’s Salone del Mobile, the American Hardwood Export Council shone a spotlight on the beauty of maple. Two UK studios were commissioned to design and create furniture collections that are works of art, using maple as both material and inspiration. 

DHA member Roseburg took center stage on the Fox Business Network's Manufacturing Marvels segment. The TV crew recently stopped by Roseburg's Riddle, OR, plant to see how Roseburg manufactures hardwood and softwood plywood from their own responsibly raised forests.

The Biden administration published guidelines—not requirements—for responsible participation in voluntary carbon markets. Signed by White House officials and the Treasury, Agriculture, and Energy secretaries, the document shows government support with the disclaimer that current credits may not have the impact they claim.
 

The market for carbon offsets, which had grown to nearly $2 billion in 2022, plummeted by 61% to $723 million in 2023. The decline occurred after a number of scientific and media assessments showed that many offsetting schemes do not help mitigate climate change or biodiversity loss.