Environmental legislation news articles 
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
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:
Computer-Printable Labels resist high temperatures.
Suited for electrical and electronic applications, CILS-9900 Labels feature permanent adhesion during extreme temperatures up to +388°C, offering heat-resistant product identification solution that conforms to environmental legislation, including RoHS, REACH, and WEE. Labels are printable from standard laser, inkjet, or thermal transfer printer. Coating ensures printed data remains clear and ...
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.
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.
Senate approves bill reshaping environmental boards
Senate approves bill reshaping environmental boards The Salt Lake Tribune Published Feb 6, 2012 12:23PM MDT The Utah Senate approved legislation Monday to 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 board would ...
State Rep. Constan earns praise for protectingMichigan residents, natural resources
Clean Water Action applauds lawmaker's outstanding voting record on vital environmental issues
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.
Prodigy Provides Update on Permitting, Environmental Baseline Studies and Project Timeline for Magino
Vancouver, British Columbia CANADA, February 08, 2012 /FSC/ - Prodigy Gold Inc. (PDG - TSX Venture, KX3 - FWB), ("Prodigy") is pleased to provide the following update on the permitting process, ...
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.
