Tag #Environmental Policy

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Trump Administration Dismisses 1100+ EPA Employees, Removes Climate Change Information

The Trump administration dismissed over 1100 EPA employees, many scientists, removed climate change information from government websites, and replaced dismissed staff with political appointees, weakening the agency's scientific basis for environmental regulations.

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Chile's Pro-Investment Agenda Risks Environmental Damage

In Chile, a pro-investment agenda prioritizing economic growth over environmental protection is causing concern among 160 environmental organizations, who warn of weakened safeguards and increased socio-environmental conflicts, jeopardizing biodiversity and potentially harming long-term economic sus...

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Climate Action
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Dutch Parliament Approves 15% Schiphol Noise Reduction, Disappointing Residents

The Dutch House of Representatives approved a government plan to reduce Schiphol Airport noise by 15 percent, disappointing residents who wanted more. The government plans a gradual reduction to 20 percent, prioritizing economic stability, while facing criticism for insufficient noise reduction meas...

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Good Health and Well-being
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Russia Launches 19 National Projects for 2025-2030 Development

Nineteen national projects launched in Russia on January 1, 2025, aim to achieve key development goals, focusing on infrastructure, improved services, family support, and technological sovereignty; over 53 trillion rubles are allocated until 2030.

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EU Pasture Mandate Threatens German Organic Farms

The EU mandates pasture access for livestock on organic farms, potentially forcing many Bavarian farmers to cease organic production by 2026 due to a lack of sufficient land or unsuitable locations, contradicting the goal of increasing the organic farming quota.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
zeit.de
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NRW Cities Mull Packaging Tax After Court Ruling

Multiple cities in North Rhine-Westphalia are considering a packaging tax following a German Federal Constitutional Court ruling that upheld Tübingen's similar levy; Münster supports the tax, while Düsseldorf and other cities are weighing its administrative costs and the possibility of a nationwide ...

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Responsible Consumption and Production
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Trump to Reverse Biden's Plan to Phase Out Single-Use Plastics

Donald Trump plans to reverse Joe Biden's plan to phase out single-use plastics across the US government by 2035, issuing an executive order next week to reinstate plastic straws, citing the ineffectiveness of paper alternatives and claiming that Biden's "mandate" is dead.

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Responsible Consumption and Production
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EU Commission Funding of NGOs: No Evidence of Shadow Lobbying Found

The European Commission funds environmental NGOs with €15.6 million annually from a €5.4 billion budget to balance private sector influence in EU policy debates; a review of 28 contracts revealed no evidence of "shadow lobbying" or instructions to target specific groups, despite MEP claims.

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Dutch Parliament Approves 15% Schiphol Noise Reduction, Disappointing Residents

The Dutch parliament approved a plan to reduce noise pollution around Schiphol Airport by 15 percent, disappointing residents who sought a more significant reduction, while the government aims for a 20 percent reduction in phases to balance environmental and economic concerns.

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Good Health and Well-being
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Munich Considers Packaging Levy Following Court Ruling

Munich's Green party proposes a packaging levy, not a tax, to fund reduced garbage fees or cleaner green spaces, citing Tübingen's successful model where a 50-cent tax quadrupled businesses offering reusable options, while the mayor expresses skepticism and requests data on waste reduction.

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Responsible Consumption and Production
theguardian.com
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Trump Administration Removes Climate Change Information from US Government Websites

The Trump administration ordered the removal of climate change information from US government websites on Thursday, resulting in numerous sites, including wildfire management resources, becoming inaccessible by Friday, due to directives from the USDA's office of communications.

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Climate Action
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Dutch Court Ruling Jeopardizes Voluntary Farm Closure Program

A recent court ruling threatens a Dutch government program offering financial incentives for nearly 1700 farmers to voluntarily cease operations, due to new nitrogen permit requirements for any new activity on the repurposed land, potentially causing farmers to withdraw.

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