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Six months into the war, ships from Russia are still delivering plywood, aluminum rods, and radioactive material to U.S. ports. More than 3,600 shipments of Russian goods have arrived in the U.S. since Russia began launching missiles into Ukraine in February. That is, however, a significant decrease from the same period in 2021, when about 6,000 shipments were delivered.

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The University of Munich is constructing a new center for research and education in sustainable chemistry. Recognizing the sustainability of wood products, the building's facade was created from wood, glass, and concrete. Sustainably sourced wood was used heavily in lecture halls.

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A new USFS study and technical report emphasizes the importance of wood products and carbon sequestration, stating that wood is "critically important for our changing climate."

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On August 16, President Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act into law. While a mixed bag for the hardwood industry, the law includes billions of dollars for low‑carbon products like wood.

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Inflation Reduction Act

The U.S. Departments of Agriculture and Interior jointly published a notice in the Federal Register seeking public comment on the creation of a "universal definition framework" for old growth and mature forests on federal land. This could set the stage for a federal inventory of old-growth forestland and possible new restrictions on sustainable harvesting practices.

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