Egyptian Ministry of State for Environmental Affairs Signs Agreement with Italy to Transform El Gouna into a Carbon-neutral City The Red Sea city of El Gouna signed an agreement between the Egyptian Ministry […]
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has launched the WaterSense H2Otel Challenge as a way for agency partners and other organizations to encourage hotels to use best management practices that will save water […]
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The third annual World Waste to Energy City Summit, announced here on sustainapedia in January, will help you access the £6 billion global market opportunity offered by this exciting growth industry. 40+ renowned […]
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The drying of soils under global warming could disrupt the balance of nutrients in large areas of the Earth’s land surface, according to new research. The study focused on ‘drylands’ – arid areas […]
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Grassroots innovations which bring both social and environmental improvements are explored in the latest In-depth Report from Science for Environment Policy. From urban beekeeping in Copenhagen to pedal-powered distribution in Paris and community […]
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On 22 January 2014 the Commission proposed energy and climate objectives to be met by 2030. The objectives send a strong signal to the market, encouraging private investment in new pipelines and electricity networks or […]
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An unprecedented international effort will be made in September during the UN General Assembly to energize leaders to successfully negotiate a climate change agreement and set new goals for ending extreme poverty globally. […]
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“Project Recover & UnBuild investigated the feasibility of Kyocera using their machines to drive a new industry programme inspired by the Japanese system for the recovery, disassembly and reprocessing of materials used in […]
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Waste – A resource to recycle, reuse and recover raw materials – 2015 Key features: Investment of up to €54m for more sustainable production and consumption patterns, and awareness-raising initiative. Programme: Horizon 2020 Award: Up to […]
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New Delhi, India, March 24 – April 4, 2014 The minerals sector is a key driver for India’s industrial growth. However, it has brought in its wake severe environmental repercussions and social conflicts. One […]
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