Latest Environmental legislation News
International Water Summit launched in Abu Dhabi
The launch of the International Water Summit was announced collaboratively in january by the Abu Dhabi government, Masdar and the International Water Association, providing a global platform to discuss and find solutions to the global challenges of water scarcity and security. The inaugural summit will take place alongside the World Future Energy Summit 2013 in Abu Dhabi. “The launch of the International Water Summit in Abu Dhabi is a bold and... [more]
Chartered Recognition for Environmentally Focussed Water Professionals
Three water industry professionals have recently become Chartered Environmentalists through the Institute of Water. The Chartered Environmentalist qualification is now the recognised standard of excellence for environmental practitioners. To be awarded the status practitioners must be able to demonstrate competence against key criteria including the ability to analyse and evaluate problems from an environmental perspective and being able to d... [more]
The water challenge – How ISO standards help
ISO’s solutions for addressing vital global water challenges are the subject of a new brochure, ISO & water. The four-page document provides a concise overview of International Standards available and how they can help. Although essential for life, water supplies are burdened by drought, water shortages, climate change, contamination and pollution, the requirements of large cities, intensive irrigation and a growing population with higher stan... [more]
Climate Change Minister encourages skills for the Green Deal and launches The Green Deal Skills Alliance
Climate Change Minister Greg Barker recently launched a partnership to ensure the UK has the right skills to implement the Green Deal, the government’s flagship policy to improve the energy efficiency of buildings. The Green Deal aims to enable private firms to offer consumers energy improvements to their homes, communities and businesses at no upfront cost and to recoup payments as a charge in instalments on the energy bill. The Green Deal... [more]
Eco-innovators UK recycling businesses will receive dedicated funds
Following the launch of the new Eco-innovation Action Plan (EcoAP) by the EU, there are subsidies, training and funding available to businesses driving products, techniques, services or processes which are environmentally sound ? i.e. they aim at the prevention or reduction of environmental impacts or contribute to the optimal use of resources. Eco-innovators are expected to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions, to use resources such as water ... [more]
Other Environmental legislation news and reviews
Environmental education tackled
This week more than 500 educators will convene in Ocean City for the largest state environmental education conference in the nation. They will stay in local hotels, eat and drink at local establishments, enjoy local nature and discuss the challenges, complexities and successes of environmental education.
State Rep. Constan earns praise for protectingMichigan residents, natural resources
Clean Water Action applauds lawmaker's outstanding voting record on vital environmental issues
GOP slips pipeline legislation in tax cut
World-Herald News Service WASHINGTON - A Republican proposal to speed construction of the Keystone XL pipeline would preserve ongoing efforts to route it around Nebraska's environmentally sensitive Sandhills.
Drug companies oppose bill to make them take back medicine
More than 200 organizations across the state -- law enforcement agencies, health departments, health care professionals, substance abuse prevention coalitions and environmental groups -- are joining forces to fight prescription drug abuse.
House OKs water pollution rules
Legislation that would clear the path for a pair of state water pollution rules supported by business, agriculture and utility interests has won approval from the Florida House. Some environmental groups, however, say the rules are too weak and prefer tougher federal standards.
Florida water pollution legislation on fast track
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Water pollution rules supported by business, agriculture and utility interests but opposed by environmentalists, who say they are too weak, appear headed for quick passage in the Florida Legislature. A bill (HB 7051)...
No need for further regulation on shale gas: EU study (News)
There is no need for more environmental legislation in the case of shale gas exploration, at least until it reaches commercial scale, says a new study published by the European Commission. More »
Europe Zeroes In on Shipping Emissions
The Costa Concordia disaster has helped focus attention on the environmental effects of heavy fuel oil.
Greenwich Reps Outline Environmental Imperatives
GREENWICH, Conn. — Greenwich's state representatives applauded single-stream recycling, promoted ecological awareness and promised to vote for environmentally friendly legislation as they met with the public at an annual environmental forum. "Living in close proximity to Long Island ...
Lengthy environmental assessments hurting Canada: Oliver
Canada is losing out due to lengthy environmental assessment requirements and new legislation may be needed to make us more competitive globally, Natural Resources Minister Joe Oliver told reporters Wednesday.
