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India Rankled By Western Criticism Over Carbon Emission Goals
Citing a developed world’s unwillingness to transfer technology to developing nations to counter rising global greenhouse gas emissions, India has criticized Western foot dragging over the issue.
Farm Waste in the U.K. to be Greener Under New Proposals
A new scheme to reduce the amount of non-packaging agricultural plastics (NPAP) such as silage wrap and crop covers going to landfill has been proposed by Defra, the Scottish Government and the Welsh Assembly Government in a consultation published today. Every...
Traveston Dam Decision Expected Within a Week
A decision on whether the Queensland Government’s controversial Traveston Dam will go ahead will be made within a few days. Environment Minister Peter Garrett told Channel Ten’s “Meet the Press” on Sunday November 8 that he would “…make a...
Queensland’s Controversial Qld Dam Enters Approval Phase
The decision on whether or not to give the green light to Queensland’s controversial dam at Traveston Crossing now officially rests with federal Environment Minister Peter Garrett after Coordinator-General Colin Jensen gave approval for the first stage...
European Union Starts the Mandatory Phase Out of 100W And Frosted Incandescent Light Bulbs
On 1 September the European Union (EU) starts the mandatory phase out of 100W and frosted incandescent (or old fashioned) light bulbs. The new legislation to cut wasted energy and high electricity bills was agreed by EU Member States last December with...
Mozambique Seeks $70m for Climate Change Project
Mozambique’s Environment Minister Alcinda de Abreu has said his government was in talks with partners to secure $70 million needed for a project on climate change. De Abreu noted that Mozambique was one of the countries in Africa most vulnerable...
U.K. Launches Online Detailed Noise Maps
People in 23 urban areas can now see a snapshot of noise levels in their neighborhoods thanks to a ground breaking initiative. A new Defra website, launched by Environment Minister Jonathan Shaw today, provides maps showing the level of environmental...
Conservationists Lament Departure of Brazilian Environment Minister
The sudden resignation of Brazilian Environment Minister on 13 May has been greeted with shock and regret by the conservationist community. “This is a clear sign that environmental issues are not in the agenda of the government”, said Denise...
