Brag

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Biological recycling, or biorecycling, is an emerging technology that uses microbes, such as bacteria or fungi, to break down plastic into its basic components for reuse. According to GAO, entities seeking to engage in biorecycling could face a “complicated legal landscape” that may pose a challenge for the emerging technology.

Toxic Substances Control Act 45

Toxic Substances Control Act Recycling Biotechnology Fossil Fuels 45

Brag

DECEMBER 20, 2022

As reported in our September 13, 2022, blog item , on September 12, 2022, President Joseph Biden signed an Executive Order creating a National Biotechnology and Biomanufacturing Initiative (NBBI) to accelerate biotechnology innovation and grow America’s bioeconomy across multiple sectors in industries such as health, agriculture, and energy.

Biotechnology 40

Biotechnology Regulations Government Fossil Fuels 40

ESA

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

Bernie Sanders (I-VT) and House progressives, led by House Natural Resources Committee Chairman Raul Grijalva (D-AZ) are opposing the permitting deal, citing concerns that the reforms would help fossil fuel projects and undermine the National Environmental Policy Act and the Clean Water Act. Read the full report here.

2022 75

2022 Ocean Biotechnology Carbon Dioxide 75

ESA

APRIL 5, 2021

2 trillion plan includes $50 billion to create a new technology directorate for NSF. White House Office of Science and Technology Policy forms Interagency Task Force on Scientific Integrity. . There is $180 billion pegged overall in the plan for investment in research and development and “technologies of the future.”.

2021 74

2021 Technology Technology Conservation 74