Tag #Environmental Policy

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Alberta Proposes Industry-Managed Insurance Fund for Inactive Oil Wells

A revised Alberta government report proposes a province-managed insurance fund, rather than taxpayer-funded, to address nearly 80,000 inactive oil wells, alongside creating new industry-funded companies to manage well reclamation, shifting from a zero-risk to a risk-based cleanup framework.

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56% Bias Score

Climate Action
theguardian.com
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
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Albanese Revises Federal EPA Plan After Previous Legislative Failure

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced a revised plan for a federal environmental protection agency, differing from a previous failed attempt, involving consultation with various stakeholders to balance industry needs and environmental protection.

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44% Bias Score

Climate Action
hu.euronews.com
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EU Pharmaceutical Lobby Challenges Wastewater Directive

The pharmaceutical and cosmetic industry challenged an EU directive requiring them to pay for 80% of wastewater micropollutant removal, citing unfair cost distribution and lack of data transparency; the EU estimates annual costs at €1.2 billion.

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36% Bias Score

Clean Water and Sanitation
zeit.de
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German Court Orders Release of Lindner-Blume Texts on E-fuels

A German court ordered the release of text messages between former Finance Minister Christian Lindner and Porsche CEO Oliver Blume under the Environmental Information Act, due to their relevance to EU climate regulations and e-fuels, overriding privacy concerns to ensure transparency.

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40% Bias Score

Climate Action
elpais.com
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Colombia's First Indigenous Environment Minister Prioritizes Community-Based Solutions

Lena Estrada Añokazi, a 42-year-old Uitoto woman from the Amazonian La Chorrera, became Colombia's first Indigenous environment minister, promising community-based solutions to deforestation and prioritizing dialogue with all stakeholders.

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32% Bias Score

Life on Land
elmundo.es
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Spain's Food Waste Law: Targets, Challenges, and Uncertain Impacts

Spain's new law aims to cut food waste by 50% in retail and consumption, and 20% in production by 2030; it mandates waste prevention plans, donation of surpluses, and reusable containers, but faces challenges in enforcement and household waste reduction.

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36% Bias Score

Zero Hunger
bbc.com
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Urgent Action Needed to Protect NI's Deteriorating Nature Sites

A report by the Office for Environmental Protection (OEP) reveals that urgent action is needed to protect Northern Ireland's nature sites due to insufficient implementation of existing laws, resulting in a decline in the number of sites in favorable condition from 61.7% in 2008 to 51.5% in 2024.

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44% Bias Score

Life on Land
lemonde.fr
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Macron Convenes Meeting to Address Slowdown in French Greenhouse Gas Emission Reductions

French President Emmanuel Macron convened a meeting on March 31st to address a slowdown in greenhouse gas emission reductions, with initial estimates showing a 1.8% decrease in 2024, focusing on transport, housing and forestry sectors.

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40% Bias Score

Climate Action
fr.euronews.com
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EU Wastewater Directive Faces Legal Challenge Over Costs

The EU's new wastewater directive, effective January 2025, requires pharmaceutical and cosmetic companies to fund 80% of micropollutant removal from wastewater, prompting 16 legal challenges from industry players and Poland due to concerns about increased drug prices and potential shortages.

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48% Bias Score

Clean Water and Sanitation
smh.com.au
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Decision on Woodside's North West Shelf Gas Project Delayed Until After Federal Election

Australia's Environment Minister delayed the decision on Woodside's North West Shelf gas project extension until May 31, after the federal election, sparking criticism from the opposition who accused the government of political maneuvering, while Woodside expressed disappointment over the delay.

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52% Bias Score

Climate Action
lexpress.fr
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French Assembly Debates Business Simplification Bill Amid Environmental Concerns

The French National Assembly starts debating a simplification bill on March 24th, aiming to reduce business bureaucracy but facing strong opposition over environmental concerns, including amendments to weaken low-emission zones and net-zero artificialization, and potential deregulation for datacente...

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48% Bias Score

Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
zeit.de
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Mecklenburg-Vorpommern Holds Public Forums to Address Key Policy Issues

The Mecklenburg-Vorpommern state government is holding public forums across the state from March 25-27, 2025, addressing topics including digitalization, startup support, environmental protection, and the impacts of climate change; citizens can participate and provide feedback.

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20% Bias Score

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