Attack on free speech or corporate bullying? The saga continues…

October 19, 2017
Category: Today's Takeaway

Attack on free speech or corporate bullying? In response to a California judge dismissing its “racketeering and tortious interference claim” against Greenpeace, Resolute says it will correct the deficiencies and refile. Greenpeace calls Resolute’s action an “attack on free speech and democracy”, while The Rebel compliments Resolute for showing it has a backbone.

In Business news: the NAFTA talks have been extended as the latest round ends in a stalemate; Pulp and Paper prices are on the rise in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey and Irma; and Sierra Pacific experiences a revival in Washington State’s lumber industry. In other news, Timber is back in vogue in Oregon, the US is offering grants to expand tall wood markets and an Ontario MPP has introduced a bill to allow wood frame construction up to 14 storeys.

Finally, two US Senators not on Trump’s Christmas card list—John McCain and Jeff Flake—filed an amendment to the Senate Budget Resolution that would require Congress to fully fund the US Forest Service’s cash-strapped wildfire management account.

— Kelly McCloskey, Tree Frog Editor

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