Tag #Environmental Policy

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China Launches Action Plan for River and Lake Ecological Restoration

China unveiled a three-year action plan (2025-2027) to protect and restore rivers and lakes nationwide, shifting focus to integrated water management and aiming to complete 40 percent of the "beautiful rivers and lakes" initiative by 2027.

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Clean Water and Sanitation
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Liberal Party Shifts Stance on Environmental Reforms and Supermarket Divestiture

Following the split from the Nationals, the Australian Liberal Party will cooperate with the Labor government on environmental reforms and review its policy on supermarket divestiture, marking a significant shift in its political strategy. This new approach is expected to impact various sectors, inc...

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Climate Action
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Tübingen's Packaging Tax Drives Reusable Pizza Box Adoption

Tübingen, Germany, has introduced a 50-cent tax on single-use food packaging, leading six pizza restaurants to offer reusable boxes for a €5 deposit, significantly reducing waste and increasing reusable container usage by a factor of 10, according to Mayor Boris Palmer.

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Responsible Consumption and Production
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Oregon's Bottle Bill Faces Overhaul Amid Concerns Over Drug Activity and Homelessness

Oregon's pioneering bottle bill, celebrating 50 years, faces potential changes due to unintended consequences like increased drug activity and homelessness around redemption centers; lawmakers are considering time restrictions and alternative sites to mitigate problems.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Australia Overhauls Environment Act, Boosts Worker Mobility

Australia's new environment minister faces the challenge of updating the Environment Protection Act amidst lobbying from mining and environmental groups; concurrently, a government proposal to ban non-compete agreements will impact up to 3 million workers.

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Responsible Consumption and Production
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French Senate Bill on Neonicotinoid Pesticide Sparks Political and Agricultural Tensions

A French Senate bill proposes reintroducing the neonicotinoid pesticide acetamiprid, banned since 2018, for specific crops, causing major divisions in the National Assembly and sparking reactions from farmers and environmental groups, with a final vote expected in late May.

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Climate Action
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Dutch Nitrogen Crisis: Coalition Disagreements Hamper Action

The Dutch government's nitrogen crisis continues, marked by disagreements within the ruling coalition over the urgency and scale of needed measures, delaying decisive action and risking environmental damage.

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Life on Land
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Trump Budget Cuts $5 Billion from Interior Department, Prioritizing Security Over Climate

The Trump administration's proposed budget cuts $5 billion from the Department of the Interior, slashing funding for national parks, environmental programs, and renewable energy, prioritizing national security concerns over climate change, despite scientific warnings.

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Climate Action
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Trump's Deregulation: \$180 Billion Saved, Environmental Damage Unfolding

The Trump administration's environmental deregulation, driven by a focus on economic growth, resulted in over \$180 billion in savings but caused significant damage to environmental protections, scientific research capabilities, and the nation's ability to address climate change, impacting public he...

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Climate Action
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Australia to Introduce Revised Environmental Protection Bill Amid Stakeholder Opposition

Australia's new Environment Minister, Murray Watt, will introduce a revised environmental protection bill to parliament, aiming to create a national environmental protection agency (EPA) despite facing strong opposition from the mining industry and other stakeholders, following Prime Minister Albane...

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Life on Land
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Dutch Government Criticized for Prioritizing Economy Over Environment

A Dutch advisory council report criticizes the government's decades-long focus on economic success over environmental concerns, resulting in critical issues like housing shortages, nitrogen surplus, and water pollution; it recommends prioritizing open decision-making, enforcing regulations, and valu...

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Spanish Congress Rejects Murcia's Water Transfer Proposal

The Spanish Congress rejected by a single vote a Murcia regional government proposal to revert water transfer levels from the Tajo to the Segura rivers to pre-2023 levels, amidst regional disputes over water resources and environmental regulations.

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Clean Water and Sanitation

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