Tag #Environmental Regulations

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EU Proposes Brexit Reset on Agri-Food and Emissions Trading

The European Commission proposed a Brexit reset plan including draft proposals for agri-food standards and carbon emissions trading, requiring the U.K. to adopt EU rules while making financial contributions and receiving a mutual CBAM exemption.

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Climate Action
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Labour's Plan Could Allow Building on Yorkshire Dales-Sized Area Without Nature Replacement

Labour's plan to exempt small English housebuilders from biodiversity net gain rules could result in building on an area the size of the Yorkshire Dales (215,000 hectares) over 10 years without nature replacement, undermining the UK's environmental targets and potentially harming private investment ...

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Life on Land
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Byrnihat: World's Worst Air Quality in 2024

Byrnihat, India, a town of approximately 50,000 people, holds the world's worst air quality ranking in 2024 due to heavy industrial activity, heavy traffic on National Highway 40, and unfavorable topography, resulting in severe health issues among its residents, despite some recent factory closures.

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Good Health and Well-being
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Cannes Bans Megaships: A Turning Point for Cruise Tourism

Cannes, France, will ban cruise ships carrying more than 1,000 passengers from docking at its harbor starting in 2026, limiting daily disembarkations to 6,000 passengers to address environmental concerns and manage the impact on local infrastructure, following similar restrictions implemented by oth...

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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French Senate Passes Controversial Agricultural Bill, Easing Regulations

The French Senate passed a bill easing regulations for farmers, including reintroducing a banned pesticide and raising environmental thresholds for livestock buildings, despite environmental concerns and planned legal challenges.

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Climate Action
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Trump Administration Defies Michigan, Keeps Polluting Coal Plants Open

The Trump administration ordered two Michigan coal plants emitting 45% of the state's greenhouse gases to remain open, defying state plans for clean energy and potentially costing ratepayers hundreds of millions of dollars, despite claims of grid reliability concerns.

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Climate Action
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Newsom Streamlines California Environmental Regulations to Tackle Housing Crisis

California Governor Gavin Newsom signed an update to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in late June, streamlining environmental reviews and exempting infrastructure projects to address the state's housing shortage and high real estate costs, while critics point out loopholes still exis...

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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South West Water to Pay £24m for Wastewater Spillages

South West Water will pay a £24 million penalty for wastewater spillages resulting from inadequate management, impacting 1.8 million customers and causing an eight-week boil water notice for 17,000 households; funds will improve water systems and address environmental damage.

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Clean Water and Sanitation
kathimerini.gr
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Greece Steps Up Uncleaned Property Inspections to Prevent Wildfires

Following citizen complaints, the Greek Fire Service inspects 3,528 of 3,748 reported uncleaned properties between June 16th and July 3rd, 2025, resulting in 72 uncleared and 9 undeclared plots, with 13 fines issued; a ministerial decision granted them this authority in June 2025.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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UK Bill Seeks to Restrict Microplastics and PFAS in School Uniforms

Proposed amendments to the UK children's wellbeing bill seek to limit microplastics and PFAS "forever chemicals" in school uniforms due to health and environmental concerns, aiming for a near-immediate PFAS ban and a 12-month action plan for artificial fibers.

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Good Health and Well-being
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Chile's Plastic Consumption Rises Amidst Recycling Growth and Manufacturing Challenges

Chile's plastic consumption reached 1,238,000 tons in 2024, a 7% increase, fueled by mining and agriculture, while recycled PET imports jumped 64% due to new recycling plants and regulations, yet the manufacturing sector faced job losses and decreased exports due to rising costs and regulations.

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Responsible Consumption and Production
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EU Sidelines Experts in Green Rulebook Simplification

The EU is accelerating the simplification of its green rulebook by excluding technical experts from formal discussions, prioritizing speed over in-depth analysis, a move raising concerns about the quality and effectiveness of the resulting legislation.

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