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26.10.2006 The Ministry of Environmental Protection, Spatial Planning and Construction (MZOPU) released the draft-Rulebook on Management of Waste Oils. This is another of planned rulebooks designed to raise the levels of environmental protection, secure the implementation of legislation on waste management and European directives.
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From: Osjecki zeleni
Related topics/regions: [Croatia] [Environment] [Governance] [Law]
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Has it got to be like this first?
20.10.2006 from It's the Environment, Stupid blog:
Haven't we learned by now that cleaning up after the fact is a lot more expensive than tidying up as we go?
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Related topics/regions: [Climate change]
Image: Has it got to be like this first? © Rachel Stabb / Oxfam Great Britain
19.10.2006 WASHINGTON, Oct 20 (OneWorld) - The United States, in a twist on social Darwinism, maintains protection standards so low that they shield only the strongest people from cancer-causing radiation. So say scientists whose conclusions are propelling a new campaign to provide greater safety for women, children, and others at greatest risk.
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Related topics/regions: [United States] [Nuclear Issues] [Disease] [Science] [Governance] [Nuclear arms]
19.10.2006 from Oil Change:
Either countries reduce aircraft travel or they will not be able to reduce their carbon emissions. There is no technical fix.
Image: Too many of these

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Related topics/regions: [United Kingdom] [Transport] [Climate change]
13.10.2006 from blog:
A German-based company has developed a hybrid fuel cell powertrain that includes a battery pack and have installed into the first of a series of buses.
Image: The Proton midi-bus

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More nuclear plants?
06.10.2006 from AutoblogGreen:
An MIT study shows that liquid fuels from hydrogen generated using nuclear power and captured carbon dioxide from fossil fuel combustion is 'viable'.
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Related topics/regions: [Energy] [Nuclear Issues]
Image: More nuclear plants?
Athletes for enivronment
05.10.2006 from Treehugger:
"I am a Clean Air Champion because I care about the environment. It is our duty to make our world livable (and breathable!) for future generations," says high jumper Wanita Dykstra-May.

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Related topics/regions: [Health]
Image: Athletes for enivronment © Oxfam International

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