Tag #Environmental Policy

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Trump Administration Shuts Down National Climate Assessment Website

The Trump administration shut down the website hosting the National Climate Assessments, a series of reports providing crucial climate change data for U.S. communities, hindering preparedness efforts and potentially exacerbating climate-related risks.

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Climate Action
elmundo.es
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Spain's Circular Economy Plan: 24% Recycling Goal by 2030

Spain aims to make 24% of packaging materials recyclable and circular by 2030, a goal discussed at a Madrid circular economy event that highlighted the need for technological advancements and a shift towards value-added production models to reduce environmental impact and material dependency.

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Responsible Consumption and Production
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Trump Administration to Rescind Roadless Rule, Opening Millions of Acres to Logging

The Trump administration will end protections for nearly a third of US national forest land, totaling 59 million acres, allowing logging and road construction in areas previously restricted under the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule, despite concerns about increased wildfire risks and environmen...

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Life on Land
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Trump Administration Considers Rescinding National Monument Status in California

The Trump administration is considering rescinding the national monument status of the Chuckwalla and Sattitla Highlands in California, a decision that has drawn sharp criticism from Governor Newsom and sparked a broader debate over land use, environmental protection, and presidential power.

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Life on Land
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European Green Parties Seek Comeback Amidst Electoral Losses

Facing recent electoral setbacks, European Green parties met in Brussels to strategize a comeback focusing on a 'just transition' and large-scale green investments, aiming to address citizen concerns about the cost of living and national defense.

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Climate Action
lemonde.fr
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Trump Blocks California's Electric Vehicle Policy

President Trump signed a resolution on June 12th blocking California's 2035 ban on new gasoline car sales, prompting a lawsuit from California, which argues the decision is illegal and harms the environment and economy.

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Climate Action
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France Restricts Traffic Amidst Ozone Crisis; Spain's Response Criticized

Due to high ozone levels caused by a heatwave, France implemented driving restrictions in Paris, Lyon, and Marseille, unlike Spain, which only issued largely ineffective informational alerts, prompting criticism from environmental groups.

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Good Health and Well-being
zeit.de
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Rhineland-Palatinate Passes Controversial New Hunting Law Amidst Climate Change Concerns

Rhineland-Palatinate's state parliament passed a new hunting law (52-46 vote) to better protect forests and agriculture from climate change impacts, prompting the state hunting association to consider a constitutional complaint due to concerns about increased government control over hunting practice...

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Life on Land
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Plastic Bag Policies Curb US Shoreline Litter, but Overall Pollution Rises

A study using data from 45,067 US shoreline cleanups (2016-2023) shows that plastic bag bans and fees reduced their presence in shoreline litter by 25-47%, but overall plastic bag litter is still increasing.

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Life Below Water
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Valencian Government Seeks Coastal Management Control

The Valencian regional government officially requested from the central government the transfer of coastal management responsibilities, citing Article 49 of the Regional Statute of Autonomy and the newly enacted coastal protection law; the request aims to improve coastal area management and align it...

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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EPA Rolls Back Power Plant Emission Restrictions, Facing Scientific Backlash

The U.S. EPA proposed rolling back restrictions on greenhouse gas emissions from fossil fuel power plants, claiming they don't significantly contribute to dangerous air pollution; however, 19 climate scientists called this claim scientifically inaccurate and misleading, citing basic chemistry and ph...

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Climate Action
theguardian.com
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Trump Reverses Salmon Recovery Deal

President Trump withdrew the US from the Resilient Columbia Basin Agreement, a \$1 billion plan to recover salmon populations in the Pacific Northwest, citing concerns over energy costs and climate change; this decision was met with strong condemnation from tribes and conservation groups.

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Life Below Water

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