Tag #Environmental Policy

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Trump Reverses Climate Policies, Sparking Economic and Legal Uncertainty

President Trump's first day back in office saw him sign executive orders declaring a "national energy emergency," pausing offshore wind permits, and rolling back clean energy initiatives, despite recent trends showing lower electricity prices and significant job growth in the renewable energy sector...

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Climate Action
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Bogotá Savanna Guidelines Spark Development Controversy

Colombia's Ministry of Environment issued guidelines to protect Bogotá's savanna ecosystem, reversing 30 years of neglect and sparking controversy with developers and local officials who claim it halts projects; however, the guidelines only affect future developments, not pre-existing ones.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Rep. Raúl Grijalva Dies, Shifting House Power Balance

Rep. Raúl Grijalva, a 77-year-old Arizona Democrat and prominent progressive, died Thursday from cancer complications, leaving the House with a 213-218 Democratic-Republican seat split and prompting a special election for his deep-blue seat.

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Trump Administration Rolls Back Major Climate Policies

The Trump administration announced the rollback of key climate policies, including vehicle and power plant emission regulations, potentially increasing pollution and impacting key industries; this follows the EPA's intention to dismiss a crucial scientific finding on climate pollution dangers.

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Trump Administration Rolls Back Key Climate Policies

The Trump administration announced Wednesday the rollback of over a dozen climate policies, impacting vehicle and power plant emissions, clean air and water regulations, and potentially undermining the EPA's authority to regulate climate change.

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Air Pollution: Seven Million Premature Deaths Annually

Air pollution, primarily from burning fossil fuels, causes seven million premature deaths yearly and contributes significantly to global warming; the average monthly CO2 concentration in April 2019 was 413 ppm, sharply increased from pre-industrial levels.

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Switzerland's Clean Water Success Story: A Model for Europe?

Switzerland's pristine waterways, once heavily polluted, are now a source of national pride thanks to a comprehensive wastewater treatment system costing £174 per person annually; this contrasts sharply with the UK, where three-quarters of rivers are ecologically compromised.

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Clean Water and Sanitation
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Trump Administration's Assault on Environmental Regulations

Within two months of Donald Trump's presidency, his administration aggressively rolled back environmental protections, including exiting the Paris Agreement, while suppressing climate science through budget cuts and personnel changes, hindering global climate action.

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Climate Action
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Brandenburg's New Agriculture Minister Faces Early Crisis

Brandenburg's new Agriculture Minister, Hanka Mittelstädt, is navigating a foot-and-mouth disease outbreak, criticism from environmental groups over her industry ties, and conflicts over wolf management, peat bog restoration, and water resources.

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Trump Administration Rolls Back Key Climate Change Policies

The Trump administration announced sweeping rollbacks of Biden-era climate policies on Wednesday, targeting vehicle emissions, power plant pollution, and key scientific findings on climate change, potentially increasing pollution and impacting various industries.

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Sudden Closure of UK Farming Incentive Scheme Causes Alarm

The UK government's unexpected closure of the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) scheme, which paid 37,000 farmers in England to adopt environmentally friendly practices, has caused significant concern among farmers and environmental groups, with some facing large financial shortfalls, and fears th...

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UK Government Halts Post-Brexit Farming Payment Scheme

The UK government unexpectedly halted its post-Brexit Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) program, leaving 224 farmers without funding and causing widespread anger among agricultural groups due to the lack of a replacement plan and slow application processes.

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