Tag #Environmental Policy

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Decision on Woodside's North West Shelf Gas Project Delayed Until After Federal Election

Australia's Environment Minister delayed the decision on Woodside's North West Shelf gas project extension until May 31, after the federal election, sparking criticism from the opposition who accused the government of political maneuvering, while Woodside expressed disappointment over the delay.

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Climate Action
lexpress.fr
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French Assembly Debates Business Simplification Bill Amid Environmental Concerns

The French National Assembly starts debating a simplification bill on March 24th, aiming to reduce business bureaucracy but facing strong opposition over environmental concerns, including amendments to weaken low-emission zones and net-zero artificialization, and potential deregulation for datacente...

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Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
zeit.de
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Mecklenburg-Vorpommern Holds Public Forums to Address Key Policy Issues

The Mecklenburg-Vorpommern state government is holding public forums across the state from March 25-27, 2025, addressing topics including digitalization, startup support, environmental protection, and the impacts of climate change; citizens can participate and provide feedback.

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Reduced Inequality
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Rome's March 23 Ecological Sunday: Traffic Restrictions and Exemptions

Rome's fifth and final ecological Sunday of the 2024-2025 autumn-winter period, on March 23rd, restricts motor vehicle traffic within the green zone from 7:30 AM to 12:30 PM and 4:30 PM to 8:30 PM, with exemptions for certain vehicles, aiming to improve air quality.

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Climate Action
theguardian.com
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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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Colombia's First Indigenous Environment Minister Prioritizes Community-Based Solutions

Lena Estrada Añokazi, a 42-year-old Uitoto woman from the Amazonian La Chorrera, became Colombia's first Indigenous environment minister, promising community-based solutions to deforestation and prioritizing dialogue with all stakeholders.

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Life on Land
elmundo.es
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Spain's Food Waste Law: Targets, Challenges, and Uncertain Impacts

Spain's new law aims to cut food waste by 50% in retail and consumption, and 20% in production by 2030; it mandates waste prevention plans, donation of surpluses, and reusable containers, but faces challenges in enforcement and household waste reduction.

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Zero Hunger
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Trump Administration Policies Undermine Global Forest Conservation Efforts

The UN's International Day of Forests highlights the destruction of 10 million hectares of forests annually, contrasted by the Trump administration's promotion of timber production and rescission of $75 million in funding for urban tree planting, impacting climate change mitigation efforts.

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Life on Land
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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
elpais.com
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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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No Poverty

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