Tag Archive

Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been tagged as “Paris Climate Accord”

Leaving Paris Climate Accord Could Impact Trade Negotiations

Dan June 5, 2017 Export/Import, Industry News Release, Trade

The Donald Trump administration is pledging a plan of bilateral trade negotiations with individual countries, but Politico speculates his latest move may hinder negotiations. President Trump removed the U.S. from the Paris climate accord last week, joining just Nicaragua and Syria as the only nations not to sign the pact. Politico says the withdrawal sets up the potential for other …

Rats Wreak Havoc in California Orchards
Rodents, particularly rats, have wreaked havoc in California orchards and vineyards this year. Some growers have reported yield losses, damage to trees and destruction of irrigation lines, electrical wiring and other infrastructure. Farmers face soaring costs to replace what has been destroyed or damaged, but also to control populations of the pests. The rodent problem […]
Court Says Genetically Engineered Organisms Must Be Regulated
The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California recently ruled that genetically engineered (GE) organisms must be regulated. The ruling overturns a 2020 rule overhaul by the first Trump administration that had eliminated most government oversight over GE crops, trees and grasses. Genetic engineering is one of several routes researchers are taking to […]

/* ]]> */