Paperitalo Worldwide News ( Last updated Thursday, December 11, 2025 7:50 am EST)

Maine nonprofit leader says tariffs are creating 'chaotic' situation PORTLAND (WGME) -- Tariffs are creating a "chaotic" situation for people in various industries in Maine, according to the leader of a nonprofit who testified Wednesday in Augusta. The state's Department of Economic Community Development says … Thursday, December 11, 2025 7:50 am EST

The price of vulnerability: Why process industries can't afford to run the risk of weak cyber security 11/12/2025  ABB Process Automation (ABB Instrumentation) Delaying cyber investment seems like a wise way to control costs for process industries. That is until a breach leaves your business offline for weeks, has customers defect to competitors, … Thursday, December 11, 2025 7:50 am EST

Wood-chipping facility planned for South Carolina EASTOVER, S.C. — Eastover Chips Inc., a subsidiary of The Price Companies, is establishing operations in Richland County. The company’s investment will create 27 new jobs. The Price Companies provides sustainable services in the pulp and paper industry. … Thursday, December 11, 2025 7:50 am EST

New Zealand energy crisis: The businesses trapped and lost in transition Rainbow Park was one of the last companies to receive a major grant from the Government Investment in Decarbonising Industry (Gidi) fund before new rounds were frozen and the scheme was branded “corporate welfare” by the coalition. The Energy Efficiency … Thursday, December 11, 2025 7:50 am EST

New federal report shows tariffs are hurting every state that borders Canada LAST WEEK R-S-U 73, WHO IS ALSO FACING A LAWSUIT, VOTED TO KEEP THEIR BAN. IT'S BEEN ALMOST A YEAR SINCE PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP IMPOSED TARIFFS ON CANADA... AND THIS MORNING IN AUGUSTA... STATE LAWMAKERS HEARD FROM INDUSTRY LEADERS ABOUT HOW THEY HAVE … Thursday, December 11, 2025 7:50 am EST

Additional Ontario funding to scale up CHAR Tech’s commercial operations CHAR Technologies has received additional assistance to help grow its operations, thanks to $2.25 million in funding from Ontario’s Forest Biomass Program. The funding will help the company scale up its biocarbon commercial pellet operations, which use … Thursday, December 11, 2025 7:50 am EST

How X-ray absorption spectroscopy is making hydrogen fuel more efficient Conceptual illustration of a hydrogen production and fuel-cell hub powered by renewable energy sources. (Image generated with Gemini) Hydrogen fuel could be a promising alternative to fossil fuels and other polluting forms of energy. When consumed in a … Thursday, December 11, 2025 7:50 am EST

Eastover Chips bringing new wood facility to Richland County A provider of sustainable services in the paper industry is investing in the Midlands. Eastover Chips Inc., a subsidiary of The Price Cos., is establishing operations in Richland County. The company’s investment will create 27 new jobs. Eastover Chips will … Thursday, December 11, 2025 7:50 am EST

Lost in transition: The businesses trapped by New Zealand’s energy crisis Rainbow Park Nurseries owner and general manager Andrew Taylor. Photo: RNZ / Cole Eastham-Farrelly In the balmy greenhouses of Rainbow Park Nurseries, orchids bloom in perfect rows - a picture of calm that hides how close the operation came to crisis. … Thursday, December 11, 2025 7:50 am EST