Latest Environmental legislation News
Feed-in Tariffs in Ukraine ranking among the highest in Europe
Ukraine seeks to reduce its current dependency on gas imports. To address the issue, a number of initiatives are being taken which are aimed at boosting energy efficiency, introducing energy saving technologies and renewable energy resources. The feed-in tariffs effective since April 2009, rank among the highest in Europe, which considering the saturated European market, makes Ukraine especially luring for the foreign investors in the field. As f... [more]
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]
Other Environmental legislation news and reviews
Statement by Paul M. King, President, Pennsylvania Environmental Council on General Assembly’s Marcellus Shale ...
The following is a statement from Paul M. King, president of the Pennsylvania Environmental Council:
Westar complies with Clean Air Act standards
The mercury and air-toxic standards, put into action by the Environmental Protection Agency last month, is the most significant piece of environmental legislation approved by the Obama administration so far. The rules, which impose strict emission limits on coal-fired power plants in Lawrence and elsewhere, are drawing fire from those on the right who predict an increase in the cost of ...
Pa. drilling fee would yield $180M in 1st year
Pennsylvania's booming natural gas industry would pay a fee for the first time, with the money spread across drilling communities and to state infrastructure and environmental programs, and have to obey tougher safety standards under sweeping legislation speeding toward votes in the Republican-controlled state Legislature as early as Tuesday.
Gazette.Net: Lawmakers hope environmental cleanup is in the bag
A statewide 5-cent charge for disposable paper and plastic bags would help clean the environment and Chesapeake Bay, according to lawmakers who support the legislation.
Senate approves bill reshaping environmental boards
Senate approves bill reshaping environmental boards The Salt Lake Tribune Published Feb 6, 2012 02:31PM MDT The Utah Senate approved legislation Monday that would overhaul the state boards that oversee clean air, water and radioactive waste. Sen. Margaret Dayton, R-Orem, said the bill has been revised to add a representative from an environmental group to each board. The other members on the ...
WWF urges Bulgaria to drop forest law changes
Environmental pressure group WWF urged Bulgaria on Tuesday to withdraw planned changes to its forestry legislation which would relax rules on building ski runs and facilities in protected areas.
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.
Green groups slam big oil on 'lobby-busting' tour
A powerful Canadian oil and gas industry group has been systematically lobbying European embassies in recent months against proposed climate change legislation that discourages high-polluting transportation fuels such as crude oil from the oilsands sector, environmental groups said Tuesday.
