Tag #Environmental Regulations

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Schiphol's Operational Result Doubles Amidst Port Charge Increase

Schiphol Airport's operational result doubled to €278 million in the first half of the year, driven by a 33% rise in port charges and a 20% revenue increase to €1.2 billion, despite a lower net result due to decreased property valuation.

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EPA Proposal to Overturn Landmark Climate Change Finding

The EPA is drafting a proposal to overturn the 2009 endangerment finding that established fossil fuel emissions endanger human health, potentially eliminating the primary federal tool for fighting climate change and impacting vehicle emission standards; the proposal, sent to the White House on June ...

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Bavaria Reduces Environmental Impact Assessments, Sparking Controversy

Bavaria passed a law raising thresholds for environmental impact assessments, potentially reducing assessments for construction projects in natural areas, despite criticism from opposition parties and environmental groups citing potential violations of EU and constitutional law, and protests from ap...

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Bavaria Passes Controversial Law Reducing Environmental Assessments

The Bavarian parliament passed a law reducing environmental impact assessments, increasing thresholds for reviews of developments affecting nature, effective August 1st, amidst criticism over weakening environmental standards and potential legal challenges; the ruling parties cite deregulation as th...

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Netherlands Bans Steel Slag in High-Risk Areas

The Netherlands imposed a one-year ban on steel slag, a Tata Steel byproduct, at locations posing environmental or health risks, following concerns about heavy metal leaching, corrosive byproducts, and health complaints near application sites. This comes after a parliamentary motion and precedes fur...

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Clean Water and Sanitation
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Italy Tightens PFAS Regulations in Drinking Water

Italy's new decree 102/2025 lowers PFAS limits in drinking water to 0.10 µg/L by January 13, 2026, and 10 µg/L for TFA by January 12, 2027, expanding regulations to small suppliers and public fountains, requiring six-monthly data reporting to AnTeA, and introducing the ReMaF material assessment syst...

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Clean Water and Sanitation
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Ernst Introduces "CLEAR Waters Act" to Permanently Restrict Clean Water Regulations

Following a Supreme Court ruling limiting EPA authority over wetlands and reversing Biden-era expansions of clean water regulations, Senator Joni Ernst introduced the "CLEAR Waters Act" to permanently exclude certain water bodies from federal regulation, addressing concerns from farmers and landowne...

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Clean Water and Sanitation
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Bavarian Law Raises Environmental Impact Assessment Thresholds, Sparking Controversy

Bavaria's new law, effective August 1st, raises thresholds for environmental impact assessments on ski lifts and slopes, sparking controversy as critics fear it weakens environmental protections under the guise of reducing bureaucracy, while supporters point to Austria's similar regulations.

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Life on Land
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Bavaria Eases Environmental Regulations Amid Ski Resort Struggles

The Bavarian parliament passed a law easing environmental impact assessments, particularly for ski resorts, aiming to reduce bureaucracy but sparking concerns about environmental damage and legal challenges; it takes effect August 1st, 2024.

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EU-Mercosur Trade Deal: Compensation Mechanism Threatens Green Deal

The EU-Mercosur trade deal, finalized in December 2024, includes commitments to the Paris Agreement but allows Mercosur states to sue the EU over sustainability laws, potentially weakening the Green Deal. Environmental and human rights organizations criticize this compensation mechanism, fearing it ...

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Partial Ban on Steel Slag in Netherlands Due to Health and Environmental Risks

The Netherlands introduces a one-year partial ban on steel slag use near people and animals due to health and environmental risks, including mass fish deaths and metal leaching, following reports of environmental damage and government cover-ups; a licensing system for other uses will also be introdu...

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Brazil Passes Bill Weakening Environmental Regulations

Brazil's lower house passed a bill weakening environmental regulations, streamlining project approvals and eliminating reviews for highway upgrades, potentially paving a 900km Amazonian highway; the bill now goes to President Lula who may veto it, and has drawn heavy criticism from environmental gro...

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