The European Commission has for the first time presented calls for projects under Horizon 2020. Worth more than €15 billion over the first two years, the funding is intended to help boost Europe’s […]
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Currently Scotland has the most ambitious climate change goals in the world, with the Climate Change (Scotland) Act setting targets of 42% emissions reduction by 2020 and 80% by 2050. The 2nd Annual Sustainability […]
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The socio-economic costs and benefits of adaptation to river flooding caused by climate change have been assessed in a new study. According to the study, adaptation measures could save €53.1 billion every year […]
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Cracking natural capital: making the case for corporate action to value nature’s assets Join this 2degrees webinar, in partnership with the Natural Capital Hub, to hear from top business leaders who will share […]
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The US Environmental Protection Agency released its final Bristol Bay Assessment describing potential impacts to salmon and ecological resources from proposed large-scale copper and gold mining in Bristol Bay, Alaska. The report, titled […]
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Human water consumption has increased the frequency and intensity of periods of abnormally low flow in streams, new research suggests. The frequency of these events increased by 30% globally, largely due to use […]
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The Pesticide Action Week is an annual and international event, open to everyone, with the aim to promote alternatives to pesticides. The campaign takes place during the first ten days of spring when the […]
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“Government’s vision is that every community that wants to take forward an energy project should be able to do so.” The Department for Energy and Climate Change today published the long-awaited Community Energy […]
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The third annual World Water-Tech Investment Summit takes place in London on March 10-12 2014. With an outstanding speaking faculty confirmed, and a line-up of some of the most exciting new technology companies […]
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The United States Environmental Protection Agency seeks grant proposals from eligible applicants to support environmental education projects that promote environmental stewardship and help develop knowledgeable and responsible students, teachers, and citizens. This grant program […]
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