Environmental Regulation
Environmental regulation is done by governments to control emissions of harmful substances to the air, water, and ground through carbon taxes, environmental law and environmental agencies monitoring emissions. |
Environmental Regulation News
Shale gas could be ‘new North Sea’ for UK says report
22/05/2013
Shale gas could be “a new North Sea for Britain, creating tens of thousands of jobs and reducing gas imports”, according to the...
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Deforestation could damage Brazilian hydropower
14/05/2013
A new study has presented strong evidence that “Brazil's ability to generate electricity depends on forest conservation.” |
‘Get on and drill for shale gas’ urges UK energy committee
30/04/2013
Shale gas companies should be encouraged to “get on and drill” in Britain according to a new report from the UK government’s En...
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Minister indicates French preference for renewables targets
25/04/2013
The French energy minister has indicated that the country would advocate the EU setting renewable energy targets for 2030. |
Failure to launch CCS will cost UK £40bn a year says report
24/04/2013
A thriving carbon capture and storage industry could save the UK up to £40bn ($61bn) a year according to a new report. |
IEA boss slams clean energy inertia
17/04/2013
“The drive to clean up the world’s energy system has stalled,” according to the executive director of the International Energy ...
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EU ETS in turmoil as backloading plan rejected
16/04/2013
In a shock decision today, the European Parliament has voted against the European Commission intervening in the EU’s Emissions ...
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UK Energy Secretary warns of ‘climate legislation patchwork’
15/04/2013
UK Energy Secretary Ed Davey has warned that a “complex patchwork of climate legislation” could be created if there are further...
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MHI signs desulfurisation deal with Bharat Heavy
04/04/2013
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries is to license its flue-gas desulfurisation technologies to Bharat Heavy Electricals – the first tim...
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Cuadrilla delays fracking at UK site
14/03/2013
Shale gas company Cuadrilla Resources has delayed work at a site in the UK in order to carry out an environmental assessment.
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