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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]
Eco-innovation Action Plan Launched: helping business to deliver green growth and environmental benefits
Eco-innovation is crucial to delivering the Europe 2020 strategy for smart, sustainable and inclusive growth. The new Eco-Innovation Action Plan (EcoAP) will boost innovation that reduces pressure on the environment, and bridge the gap between innovation and the market. Eco-friendly technologies are good for business and help create new jobs, so eco-innovation is crucial to the economic competitiveness of Europe. The EcoAP is one of the comm... [more]
SummitSkills seeks views on Government’s Green Deal
SummitSkills is looking for feedback to inform a skills strategy that will allow individuals to become 'Green Deal competent', but also ensure that regulation is kept to a minimum The Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) is in the process of consulting on the Green Deal, to inform the secondary legislation which will specify how the scheme – designed to improve the energy efficiency of the UK’s homes and businesses at no upfront cos... [more]
Olam International Ltd. and Rainforest Alliance team up to produce the world’s first “climate-friendly cocoa” in Ghana
The world’s first “climate-friendly cocoa” will be produced in Ghana as part of an ongoing collaboration between Olam International Ltd. and Rainforest Alliance. Working with cocoa farmers in the Western region of the country, this $1 million project will have huge impact on informing Ghana’s emerging national REDD+* strategy and its Low Carbon Development plans. This programme has been launched in the Juabeso / Bia district, an area that b... [more]
'CLARITY AND CONSISTENCY' NEEDED IN GOVERNMENT GREEN STRATEGY
A leading green energy expert today called for 'clarity and consistency' from the Government amid the furore over solar PV and the announcement of the Green Deal consultation. Renewables pioneer Andy Boroughs said the industry had been thrown into turmoil by the speed with which the reduction in the Feed-in Tariff for solar PV installations was being introduced, with the Government failing to properly consult with sector businesses. Mr Bor... [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.
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.
State Rep. Constan earns praise for protectingMichigan residents, natural resources
Clean Water Action applauds lawmaker's outstanding voting record on vital environmental issues
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.
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.
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 »
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.
Engines idling in New York despite law
Passing laws is one thing; enforcing them is another. Enter New York City's idling rule, meant to improve the city's air quality by prohibiting drivers from running their engines when they're not moving.
Legislation looks to lift smoking bans
Curt Hill remembers when the statewide smoking ban at all establishments went into effect.
