Tag #Environmental Policy

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Australia's Unsustainable Resource Use: Economic Costs and Potential for a Sustainable Transition

Australia's resource consumption rate is 4.5 times its regeneration capacity, highlighting the economic consequences of political inaction and undervaluation of natural ecosystems, with projected trillions in losses from inaction compared to potential economic gains from a sustainable transition.

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smh.com.au
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Environmental Law Reform Crucial for Australia's Development Plans, Warns Henry

Former Treasury secretary Ken Henry warns that Australia's national development plans will fail without fixing broken environmental laws, noting that the current system is "a faster highway to hell" due to the lack of a national environmental standard, resulting in ongoing habitat degradation and th...

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nrc.nl
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Dutch Nitrogen Plan: Emission Standards and Land Swaps Proposed

Dutch farmers, provinces, and municipalities presented a joint plan to alleviate the nitrogen crisis, proposing emission standards per farm and compulsory land swaps near nature reserves after 2035, aiming to unlock construction projects while facing criticism for insufficient immediate action.

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kathimerini.gr
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Greek Wildfire Highlights Clash Between Property and Environmental Protection

During a recent wildfire in Rafina, Greece, authorities prioritized saving a forest ecosystem over a few threatened houses, reflecting a changing societal approach to balancing environmental protection and property interests.

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theguardian.com
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EPA Suspends 139 Employees for Dissent Over Environmental Policy Rollbacks

On Thursday, the EPA placed 139 employees on administrative leave for signing a letter criticizing the agency's weakening environmental policies under Administrator Lee Zeldin, which include funding cuts estimated to cost 30,000 lives and $275 billion annually.

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dailymail.co.uk
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139 EPA Employees on Leave Amidst Dissent Over Environmental Policies

The EPA placed 139 employees on administrative leave for signing a declaration criticizing the agency's weakening environmental protection efforts, citing a "zero-tolerance policy" for undermining its agenda; the employees maintain their actions were in defense of public health and the environment.

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abcnews.go.com
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Trump Administration Removes Federally Mandated Climate Change Reports

The Trump administration removed federally mandated climate change reports from government websites, reversing an earlier commitment to relocate them to NASA, thus limiting public and local government access to vital climate change information.

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dutchnews.nl
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Dutch Farmers Propose Joint Plan to Tackle Nitrogen Crisis

Facing a court order and criticism of national plans, Dutch farmers, provinces, and water boards created a joint plan to cut nitrogen emissions by 42-46% by 2030, potentially involving land swaps and stricter emission limits with penalties.

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europe.chinadaily.com.cn
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China's Ecological Civilization Gains Global Influence

China's ecological civilization concept, emphasizing harmony between humanity and nature, is gaining global traction, evidenced by its significant environmental progress, international recognition at the Eco Forum Global Guiyang 2025, and a forthcoming Oxford University research project.

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lemonde.fr
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Questionable Effectiveness of French Low Emission Zones Amidst Declining Air Pollution

Despite a sixfold decrease in car-related air pollution in France over 30 years, only Lyon and Paris have mandatory Low Emission Zones (ZFE), justified by a study estimating 40,000 premature deaths annually from particulate matter, although cars account for only 5% of particulate matter, raising con...

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zeit.de
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140+ EPA Employees Suspended After Criticizing Trump-Era Policy Shifts

Over 140 EPA employees were suspended for two weeks with pay following a letter signed by over 270 employees criticizing the agency's shift under the Trump administration, which includes cuts to funding for poor communities, rollbacks of air pollution regulations, and the reversal of an asbestos ban...

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liberation.fr
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Macron Calls for Increased Wolf Culling in France

French President Emmanuel Macron is pushing for a law allowing increased wolf culling in France to protect livestock farming and prevent wildfires, despite a recent European decision to reduce the wolf's protected status, prompting criticism from environmental groups who claim such a plan is unreali...

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