Energy crisis: Were the Greens really deceptive about the nuclear phase-out?: Previously unknown files from economic and the Environment Ministry show how ...
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Norway says it is handing over F-16s to Ukraine for strikes deep into Russian rear
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/15/7451323/
Most people want to go green but they are put off by the cost: Consumers want to “go green” but they are often dissuaded by the cost and practicalities of ...
independent.ie/business/personal-finance/most-people-want-to-go-green-but-they-are-put-off-by-the-cost/a1574511021.html
Traffic light cameras will be installed nationwide by next year, Eamon Ryan says: Traffic light cameras will result in automatic fines for drivers captured ...
irishtimes.com/transport/2024/04/15/traffic-light-cameras-to-be-place-by-early-next-year-eamon-ryan/
According to media report: Ministry of Economic Affairs rejects allegations of nuclear shutdown
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Nuclear Aus: Robert Habeck's employees are said to have ignored criticism: Before the nuclear phase-out, employees of Economics Minister Habeck are said to have ...
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Quick Glance: CDU Official Demands Halt to Nuclear Power Plant Decommissioning
- A revelation from "Cicero" magazine indicates that the decision for Germany's nuclear phase-out was primarily driven by green anti-nuclear activists, sparking harsh criticism towards Economy Minister Robert Habeck.
- The Economy Ministry refutes the "Cicero" portrayal, emphasizing that decisions were based on transparent and open-ended evaluations.
- The CDU and FDP criticize Habeck, calling for clarification and a reassessment of the nuclear power plant decommissioning.
- Experts and politicians express concerns over potential public misrepresentation and the erosion of trust in the government due to the revelations from the documents.
Steffi Lemke's action plan: Environment Minister wants to persuade China to save plastic
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Unexpected visit: Former Chancellor Angela Merkel wants to say goodbye to Jürgen Trittin
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Quick Glance: Unexpected Visit: Merkel Honors Trittin
- Angela Merkel will deliver a speech at Jürgen Trittin's farewell.
- The former Chancellor is expected to attend on May 13th.
- This appearance would be one of Merkel's rare public appearances since leaving politics.
- Trittin announced his withdrawal from politics last December.
With the new hunting ordinance, Environment Minister Albert Rösti not only wants to get to grips with the wolf, but also the beaver. In other words ... Show more
Quick Glance: Beavers in Sewers: Population Growth and Conflict
- The beaver population has significantly increased in the last 20 years, leading to conflicts in densely populated areas.
- Beavers build dams causing backlogs and floods, and their digging poses risks to infrastructure.
- The beaver population in Switzerland has grown, sparking discussions about culling. Beavers are found in unusual habitats like sewers.
- The canton compensates for annual beaver damages caused by dam activities. New hunting regulations may escalate costs.
Water hyacinth threatens fishing on Uganda's lakes: The unchecked spread of water hyacinth is also encroaching on areas once inhabited by native aquatic ...
monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/water-hyacinth-threatens-fishing-on-uganda-s-lakes-4595866
Electric vehicle charging ‘gantries’ would detract from ‘character’ of streets, Eamon Ryan says
irishtimes.com/environment/2024/04/15/electric-vehicle-charging-gantries-would-detract-from-character-of-streets-eamon-ryan-says/
Record temperatures in recent years have driven #pollen levels to a 10-year high.
Learn more about Japan’s efforts to reduce hay fever cases: www.weforum.org/agenda/2023/04/is-climate-change-to-blame-for-worsening-hay-fever-there-could-be-a-solution/ #Japan #climatechange
Watch live: Eamon Ryan addresses Green Party convention: Green Party leader Eamon Ryan has warned his Government colleagues that "easy false" promises ...
rte.ie/news/politics/2024/0420/1444661-green-party-convention/
Exceptions for wood and wax: EU Parliament declares war on plastic waste with ban
n-tv.de/wirtschaft/EU-Parlament-sagt-mit-Verbot-Plastikmuell-den-Kampf-an-article24897619.html
Spain's Pedro Sánchez considers resigning as wife faces corruption investigation
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Quick Glance: Spain's PM faces pressure over wife's corruption probe
- A Madrid court confirmed an investigation against Begoña Gómez for alleged influence peddling and corruption.
- Sánchez criticized the complaint as part of a harassment campaign against his wife.
- The probe relates to Gómez's ties to companies that received government funding.
- The opposition pushed for a statement from her regarding the investigation.
Norway urges donors to resume funding to UN agency for Palestinians: ‘Situation is catastrophic' in Gaza, warns Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide
yenisafak.com/en/world/norway-urges-donors-to-resume-funding-to-un-agency-for-palestinians-3681960
Quick Glance: UNRWA Report Highlights Lack of Evidence for Israel's Employee Militancy Claims
- An independent review commissioned by the United Nations found that Israel has not provided evidence to support its accusation that a 'significant' number of employees of the U.N. relief agency for Palestinian refugees in the Gaza Strip are members of terrorist organizations.
- The review, led by former French foreign minister Catherine Colonna, revealed that UNRWA 'plays an indispensable and irreplaceable role in the region,' despite issues such as employees expressing political views and offices being used for 'political or military purposes'.
- The review listed recommendations to enhance UNRWA operations, including improved training, more rigorous employee screening, and a thorough review of all textbooks and supplements.
- Concerns were raised regarding the screening of UNRWA employees and the content of textbooks, while Israel has yet to provide evidence to support the claim that a significant number of UNRWA employees are members of terrorist organizations.
The cannonball jellyfish fills the nets of fishermen in Venezuela. The Ministry of the Environment attributes this development to the warming of waters as a ... Show more
NTA warned Eamon Ryan that it could cease all public transport activity in October
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FG to issue third green bond to facilitate environment financing - Healthwise: The Federal Government says it will issue the third green bond to facilitate ...
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Japan launches new alert system as heat stroke deaths rise: Japan's Environment Ministry launched a special heat stroke alert system Wednesday as part of ...
japantoday.com/category/national/japan-launches-new-alert-system-as-heat-stroke-deaths-rise
Earth Day to raise public’s plastic awareness: Al Dahak concluded, “Raising public awareness about responsible plastic use is fundamental to mitigating plastic ...
gulftoday.ae/lifestyle/2024/04/23/earth-day-to-raise-public-s-plastic-awareness
World Conservation Agreement: There is not enough money: Reducing harmful subsidies, involving the private sector, canceling debt for nature conservation - these ...
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Battling climate change, Japan looks to seagrass for carbon capture: On a recent Saturday, some 100 volunteers gathered on a popular beach in the Japanese port ...
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Norway 'regrets' outcome as UNSC blocks Palestine's full UN membership resolution
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Quick Glance: US Blocks UN Resolution for Palestinian Full Membership
- In the Security Council, 12 countries voted for a UN resolution recommending full Palestinian membership, with the US opposing and two countries abstaining.
- The US argued that Palestinian membership should result from negotiations between Israel and Palestinians to enable a two-state solution.
- The Palestinian delegation emphasized that UN membership is a crucial step for peace in the region and criticized the Israeli government for its rejection.
- Israel rejected the resolution and warned of its potential impact on future dialogues, especially in light of the recent escalation of violence in Gaza.
Goldschmidt promotes controversial EU nature conservation law: The EU wants to do more for nature conservation with a new law. But there is resistance ...
ln-online.de/der-norden/goldschmidt-wirbt-fuer-umstrittenes-eu-naturschutzgesetz-IHUWHQKBGOEGMNOE64LDJYKZHU.html
Motorway speed limit of 130 km/h: New solution found - AUTO BILD: 130 on highways - the speed limit is off the table for now! In the dispute over climate targets ...
autobild.de/artikel/autobahn-tempolimit-130-15722371.html
Baden-Württemberg - Central office established in the fight against Asian hornets
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Damage caused by goose feeding at Venemas in East Frisia: legal dispute continues
landundforst.de/niedersachsen/ostfriesland/gaensefrassschaeden-venemas-ostfriesland-rechtsstreit-geht-571226
How Shs106b water project is bettering lives of refugees, hosts: Mr Wilfred Saka, the LC5 chairman of Terego District, lauded the government and development ...
monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/how-shs106b-water-project-is-bettering-lives-of-refugees-hosts-4603322
Biosecurity checks to start - despite fears Kent site off M20 isn’t ready: There are fears a site off the M20 is not ready for new biosecurity checks coming in ...
kentonline.co.uk/ashford/news/biosecurity-checks-to-start-despite-fears-kent-site-off-m2-305721/
Danish government to ban import of clothes containing 'forever chemical' PFAS: Denmark’s government plans to introduce a national ban on the harmful ‘forever ...
thelocal.dk/20240425/danish-government-to-ban-import-of-clothes-containing-forever-chemical-pfas
Cash for plastic recycling scheme delayed to 2027 – nine years later than planned
inews.co.uk/news/politics/cash-plastic-recycling-2027-3023569
Accident in the Leer district: The wolf that was run over was a young female: Last Wednesday a wolf was killed in an accident on the B 70. The Ministry of the ...
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Norway Parties Considering ‘Significant’ Boost to Ukraine Aid: Norwegian parties are considering a “significant” increase to the country’s 75 billion-krone ($6 ...
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Eamon Ryan doesn’t rule out ban on fossil fuel advertising as new bill to be debated in Dáil
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Ministry advocates adequate funding for environmental sector - Healthwise: The Federal Ministry of Environment has identified inadequate funding as one of the ...
healthwise.punchng.com/ministry-advocates-adequate-funding-for-environmental-sector/
Wolf: Lower Saxony District Council is putting pressure on Minister Meyer: Lower Saxony districts are demanding that Environment Minister Christian Meyer finally ...
landundforst.de/niedersachsen/wolf-niedersaechsischer-landkreistag-macht-druck-minister-meyer-571232
Lagos Resumes Demolition Of Buildings On Drainage
Officials of the Lagos State Ministry of Environment and Water Resources have commenced the demolition of ... Show more #LasgMOE #LAGESCOfficial #cleaner
Harrisburg area’s air quality is among worst on East Coast: report: Dauphin and Allegheny counties were the worst in the six-state mid-Atlantic region.
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Govt to give 'serious consideration' to Stardust redress: Tánaiste Micheál Martin has said that the Government will give "serious ...
rte.ie/news/ireland/2024/0421/1444826-stardust-dublin/
‘I’m not woke, I’m Marmite’ says veteran broadcaster Niall Boylan as he launches European bid
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Commando camp in forest: Halted work after ministry’s red flag, Assam tells NGT: An inspection report of the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change ...
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PTSB first lender under new low-cost retrofitting scheme: Environment minister Eamon Ryan said he expects all main banks to join scheme in coming weeks
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‘Climate limit’ on data centre growth, Eamon Ryan warns: The Green Party leader has been under pressure from the IDA over the current rules on the use of the ...
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There is still a lot to do on the streets of Besigheim: It's best to take a closer look. That's what the local council group from the Alliance for People and the ...
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Flood protection is the “top priority” in Lower Saxony, emphasized Environment Minister Christian Meyer at the second dike conference in Hitzacker. 🌊www.landeszeitung.de/der-norden/hochwasserschutz-umweltminister-christian-meyer-sagt-beschleunigtes-verfahren-zu-7BX6T2B2HJFDLO3YTSUNYI4FDI.html
US State Department report on Romania points to widespread corruption and misuse of public funds
romania-insider.com/us-state-department-report-romania-corruption-april-2024
Tánaiste denies ‘row’ between coalition leaders on Budget promises: Tánaiste denies ‘row’ between coalition leaders on Budget promises: A comprehensive series of ...
irishexaminer.com/news/politics/arid-41379112.html
District administrators meet ministers: When the wolf roams the village street during the day
winsener-anzeiger.de/lokales/606014-wolf-dorf/
Incinerator plans could be under threat: A huge incinerator planned for West Berkshire could be under threat after the government temporarily banned permits.
newburytoday.co.uk/news/incinerator-plans-could-be-under-threat-9362682/
Conservationists decry lack of political will to safeguard environment: Mr Anthony Wolimbwa, the National Coordinator at the Climate Action Network Uganda said ...
monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/conservationists-decry-lack-of-political-will-to-safeguard-environment-4600058
This Earth Day, we must defend the defenders: Argentina has ratified the Escazú Agreement, which is key to protecting environmentalists — but downgrading the ...
buenosairesherald.com/society/this-earth-day-we-must-defend-the-defenders
Africa's El Nino Crises Demand Action and Funding: El Nino is causing extreme weather events in East Africa and a crippling drought in the south of the continent ...
allafrica.com/stories/202404220277.html
Egypt’s Initiatives for a Sustainable Future on International Mother Earth Day: This year marks the third celebration of Mother Earth Day, which falls on 22 ...
egyptianstreets.com/2024/04/22/egypts-initiatives-for-a-sustainable-future-on-international-mother-earth-day/
Taiwan headline news - Focus Taiwan: The lead stories in major Taiwan dailies on Saturday are as follows:
focustaiwan.tw/society/202404060002
Sustainable or solvent? Costa Rica’s environment minister on balancing green credentials and growth
theguardian.com/global-development/2024/apr/22/sustainable-or-solvent-costa-rica-environment-minister-franz-tattenbach-on-balancing-green-credentials-and-growth
Dörnten: Citizens' solar park on the railway line inaugurated - Liebenburg - Goslarsche Zeitung
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Wolf run over in the Black Forest: It was a female - this has consequences for southern Germany
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Quick Glance: Female Wolf Fatally Struck in Schwarzwald: Impact on South Germany
- The only female wolf in Baden-Württemberg was fatally struck near Schluchsee, signaling significant repercussions for the region.
- The wolf, who was pregnant, was fatally hit by a car and its body is being taken to Berlin for further examination.
- Following the accident, the formation of a wolf pack in Baden-Württemberg is currently ruled out, as only male wolves remain in the region.
- The wolf's return to Baden-Württemberg is progressing slowly, with the population gradually increasing, yet a stable population has not been achieved.
Wolf in the Hall district: Predator kills fallow deer in Wolpertshausen: Investigations on a dead deer in Wolpertshausen have shown that a wolf must have killed ...
swp.de/lokales/schwaebisch-hall/wolf-im-landkreis-hall-raubtier-reisst-damwild-in-wolpertshausen-73605929.html
IDA warns Ryan damaging Ireland’s FDI ‘credibility’ over data centre uncertainty: Inward investment agency complained about ‘uncertainty and conflicting signals ...
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Rising to resilience: Bangladesh's journey towards sustainable climate adaptation
thedailystar.net/business/news/rising-resilience-bangladeshs-journey-towards-sustainable-climate-adaptation-3592266
Exclusive Interview: Eamon Dunphy on drugs, drink and his old pal George Best…
independent.ie/videos/exclusive-interview-eamon-dunphy-on-drugs-drink-and-his-old-pal-george-best/a1059245163.html
Parliament rejects proposal to merge NFA: “About 120 illegal titles created in forest reserves were cancelled in 2O19 and the process to cancel over 400 ...
monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/parliament-rejects-proposal-to-merge-nfa-4595650
Earth Day to raise public plastic awareness: Al Dahak said: “This year's Earth Day theme, 'Planet vs. Plastic,' raises awareness about the growing ...
gulftoday.ae/news/2024/04/21/earth-day-to-raise-public-plastic-awareness
Anger and upset over Government's 'zero' quota for pollack: At the turn of the year, there was disbelief among Cornwall’s fishermen as the Government set the ...
cornwalllive.com/news/news-opinion/anger-upset-over-governments-zero-9227254
Govt palliative measures ineffective against Ogun perennial flooding, minister reveals - Healthwise
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VIDEO: Lagos officials mop up banned styrofoam in markets: Officials of the Lagos State Ministry of Environment and Water Resources, on Thursday ...
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Danish cattle farmers must reduce manure application: In Denmark the exemption from the EU Nitrates Directive ends. Then only 170 kg N/ha are permitted when ...
topagrar.com/rind/news/eu-nitratrichtlinie-ausnahmeregelung-endet-kurzfristig-20002315.html
Eamon Ryan: Government to exceed existing housing targets in 2024: The Green Party leader has said that the Government will deliver 40,000 new houses in 2024
irishexaminer.com/news/politics/arid-41378647.html
Ryan warns Healy-Raes 'the Kingdom is going green' in local elections: The Environment Minister also has said that the electorate is not 'won over by ...
irishexaminer.com/news/politics/arid-41378614.html
FG, military partner to protect forests, wildlife - Healthwise: As part of measures to protect wildlife and preserve forests across the country ...
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Romania to introduce "National Cleaning Day" to encourage environmentalism
romania-insider.com/romania-introduce-national-cleaning-day-bill-2024
Commentary: Millions of acres of Florida wetlands could lose federal protection: Almost a year after the Supreme Court's decision in Sackett v. EPA ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/04/20/wetlands-could-lose-federal-protection/
Hong Kong may extend 6-month grace period for plastics ban that starts Monday: minister
scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3259741/hong-kong-may-extend-6-month-grace-period-plastics-ban-starts-monday-minister
‘Ecocide’ law campaign could lead to jail for polluting water firm bosses: Green campaigners are demanding a radical shake-up in environment law to stop the UK ...
inews.co.uk/news/ecocide-law-end-britain-water-pollution-crisis-3011231
‘You spent €2bn at the weekend’: How Eamon Ryan tackled Micheál Martin over giveaway promises
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Heating with wood - Bavaria continues to rely entirely on wood energy: Despite the federal government's plans to rely less on wood as an energy source in the ...
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This is how Lower Saxony is preparing for rising sea levels: The state and federal government will spend 80 million euros on coastal protection in 2024 - Record ...
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Carbon rebate labelling in bank deposits fuelling confusion, minister says - National | Globalnews.ca
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