The 16th European Forum on Eco-innovation will be held in Hannover, Germany, on 7 and 8 April 2014. The Forum will examine enabling factors and challenges of transitioning to a circular economy model in an urban […]
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A community-level initiative in the UK has successfully used social marketing techniques to encourage participants to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions. On average, participants reduced their emissions footprint by 2 tonnes every year. […]
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Directed by Harry Potter/Tarzan Director David Yates, some of Europe’s biggest actors star in a new Robin Hood Tax campaign film released today (Tuesday 18 February) ahead of key meetings that could produce a big […]
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This press briefing addresses the best and worst performers on Yale and Columbia Universities’ 2014 Environmental Performance Index, a global ranking of national-level environmental performance, introduce a new Global Scorecard that gives insight […]
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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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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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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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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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We’ve been proud to support the Centre for Science and the Environment, an environmental NGO based in New Delhi. Here is a complete list of publications for sale. Revenue from book sales is […]
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CSE has recently published the following new books: 1. Junk Food Busted: This book is a vital source to understand what junk food does to our health and why they should be avoided. […]
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