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 Environment ministry clears Andhra projectGoing purely on the assurances of Andhra govt, the MoEF has cleared the long-pending case of diverting 3,831 hectares of forest land for Rs 8,000-crore Polavaram project on Godavari river.
Environment Md., Farmers Petition 'Big Chicken'Environment Maryland is urging the governor to help level the playing field for environmentally responsible farmers. The environmental group released a petition Thursday signed by 55 farmers, including many organic producers and those who supply increasingly popular farmer's markets.
Environment office cautions Pulag hikersDEPARTMENT of Environment and Natural Resources Regional Executive Director Clarence Baguilat advised climbers not to trek to the peak of Mount Pulag. read more
Sustainable Life Media Launches SLM InsightsSAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Jul. 29 /CSRwire/ - Sustainable Life Media launched its proprietary research division, SLM Insights™ today and announced the immediate availability of two new reports: "The 2009 Sustainability Initiatives Report," and . Created
United Nations Environment ProgrammeNairobi, 28 July 2010 The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) today officially launched the 2011 Sasakawa Prize to find the most innovative environmental project in the developing world with a cash prize of US$200,000 awaiting the winner.
Environment ministry gives green signal to Polavaram damNew Delhi, Jul 28 (PTI) The Environment Ministry has given its nod to divert over 3,000 hectares of forest land for the construction of mega Polavaram dam in Andhra Pradesh but made it clear that no submergence of land would be allowed in adjacent Orissa and Chhatisgarh.
GM off menu as Prince of Wales meets Caroline...Always eager to put forward his views on rural affairs, the Prince of Wales has held his first private meeting with Caroline Spelman, the Environment Secretary. Her spokesman is keen to make clear that there was, however, one issue which remained firmly
GM off menu as Prince of Wales meets Caroline SpelmanAlways eager to put forward his views on rural affairs, the Prince of Wales has held his first private meeting with Caroline Spelman, the Environment Secretary. Her spokesman is keen to make clear that there was, however, one issue which remained firmly
EFSA seeks further views on GMO assessmentThe European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) plans to meet environmental NGOs in September to discuss its draft revisions to guidelines on the environmental risk assessment (ERA) of genetically modified plants. The consultation follows similar discussions
Ont. environment chief backs eco fees intentOntario's environment commissioner says the province's program to manage hazardous waste is a step in the right direction, despite recent confusion over controversial eco fees introduced by some retailers.
Consultation on national environment policy launchedAn issue paper listing the proposed priorities for a national environment policy has been published, launching the consultation phase before the drawing up of the policy, which should be available by mid-next year.
Environment Quangos: Green initiatives in the firing lineMinisters have denied abandoning their green ambitions, despite abolishing nearly 40 environment and agriculture quangos. Most controversially, Caroline Spelman, the Environment Secretary, is scrapping the Sustainable Development Commission, which advises the government on money-saving green initiatives.
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