Envirotec Magazine

MARCH 17, 2022

The UK government announced new environmental targets in four key areas of air quality, water, waste reduction and woodland cover on 16 March. On air quality, the government has proposed a legally-binding target to halve the levels of PM2.5 Evidence of the pubic health problem presented by PM2.5 Air quality. g/m 3 to 10 ?g/m

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Envirotec Magazine

APRIL 15, 2023

million in UK government funding. 100,000 for Estudio Cactus (Based in London and in cooperation with Portsmouth International Port): Trialling the use of their health, safety, security and environment software to provide operators real-time information about their port to increase efficiency through improved resource management.

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Envirotec Magazine

OCTOBER 10, 2023

The Government has claimed that it is “on track to reach its target to protect 30% of UK land and sea for nature 2030”, but the department responsible cannot provide any evidence to back-up these assertions, as new findings reveal, which were published on 10 October by environmental groups. Image credit: Marc Barrot , CC BY-NC-ND 2.0

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GreenBiz

JUNE 29, 2021

We realized that we could estimate the health of the overall environment by using birds, as they are an indicator of biodiversity. Short-term targets are valuable, but make sure that your goal-setting reflects the time it takes to make an impact on ecological health, which is measured in decades, not years. million to 425 projects.

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Envirotec Magazine

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

The paper calls for a radical change in government spending on wildfires, shifting their investments from reaction and response to prevention and preparedness. Current government responses to wildfires are often putting money in the wrong place.

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Canary Media

JULY 3, 2024

Supreme Court’s decision last week to overturn the 40-year-old legal precedent known as the “Chevron doctrine” will have far-reaching consequences across the federal government. It opens the door to legal challenges for thousands of rules on environment, health care, consumer safety, worker protections, and…

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GreenBiz

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

If governments are serious about listening and responding to the needs of communities of color, they’ll make the improvement and expansion of our transit systems a top priority. These days, as wildfires ravage the West Coast and smoke clouds Seattle’s air, residents face yet another barrier to getting outside. One surprising example?

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Planet Pulse

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Vegetation monitoring involves inspecting and measuring the growth of trees and other plants to understand ecosystem health. Governments and industries need accurate, up-to-date data to assess vegetation health and manage resources effectively. However, traditional data-gathering methods often fall short.

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Envirotec Magazine

APRIL 7, 2025

Englands non-woodland trees have been mapped for first time, says the UK government, revealing these trees make up nearly third of the nations tree cover. Many people – from citizens to governments will use the map to make evidence-based decisions to improve management and protection of our trees.”

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NRDC onEarth

APRIL 15, 2024

New poll results show overwhelming public support for government action to address the plastic crisis, including a strong global plastics treaty.

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GreenBiz

MAY 18, 2020

But one component is highly unique: the company’s decision to include three "global challenges" — ones that require collaboration with "industries, governments and communities" to pull off. Simply stated, they are: Revolutionize health and safety with technology. Make technology fully inclusive and expand digital readiness. Technology.

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GreenBiz

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Researchers are citing the health impacts on downstream villages, but the government has yet to act to stem the widespread use of the highly toxic chemical. A boom in small-scale gold mining in Bolivia has raised concerns about pollution from mercury used in the mining process.

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GreenBiz

JULY 20, 2020

"When we talk about the blue economy, we're talking about sectors that are sustainable and that maintain the health of the ocean that support our economies and communities, both human and wild," said Helvarg. Can ocean and coastal health become part of a "new deal" — green, blue or any other hue? Coastal Health. Social Justice.

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Envirotec Magazine

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Beyond these practical benefits, restoring nature also delivers significant well-being and health benefits, which strengthen the foundation for sustainable growth. If the Government is serious about delivering sustained economic growth, it must recognise and support the natural systems that underpin that growth.

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GreenBiz

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

As Microsoft builds data centers in Iowa, it is also investing in urban forestry projects to bring an environmental and health benefit to the neighborhood as well. City Forest Credits worked with scientists to quantify the exact health benefits of each tree, creating a measurement scheme similar to carbon removal metrics. "We

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GreenBiz

MARCH 12, 2021

The fiscal spending plans of major economies in the wake of the coronavirus crisis have fallen far short of ensuring the recovery from the crisis does not exacerbate ongoing climate and nature crises, with just one in every $40 committed by governments in the wake of the pandemic set to deliver a positive impact for the planet.

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Envirotec Magazine

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Claire Robertson, Oxford Rivers Project Officer at Thames21, said: “Water quality and the health of rivers must improve. The development of the Oxford Rivers Portal is part of the European GOVAQUA project which aims to accelerate a transition towards sustainable and equitable water use by better water governance.

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Envirotec Magazine

APRIL 23, 2024

EIC said its Air Quality Taskforce had written to the Government requesting clarification on why this funding is being withheld after local authorities have spent time and public money to go through the application process, and for reassurance on 2024 funding as forward-thinking local authorities may already be preparing for new applications.

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GreenBiz

JANUARY 14, 2021

For the last two decades, the European Union has played a leadership role in tackling the risks hazardous chemicals pose to our health and environment. As the EU moves toward adopting specific legal and regulatory measures to begin to realize its vision, government agencies in the U.S. Thu, 01/14/2021 - 01:00. and elsewhere.

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Envirotec Magazine

MAY 16, 2023

Andrew Hoppit, Oak Processionary Moth Project Manager, said: “As we enter the greatest risk period for Oak Processionary Moth, it’s important that those living in affected areas understand the health risks so that they can be vigilant when enjoying outdoor spaces. A Government programme to manage OPM has been in place since 2012.

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GreenBiz

OCTOBER 2, 2020

Using machetes and shears, the protestors uprooted the crops and dumped the debris outside the offices of the regional government. Is there a way that civil society, government and businesses can come together to prioritize development of gene-edited crops that deliver social and environmental benefits as well as economic ones?

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Envirotec Magazine

APRIL 3, 2025

Farmers are being asked to produce sustainable food, protect biodiversity, improve soil health and combat climate change all while facing unprecedented economic challenges and pressures from development.

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The City Fix

AUGUST 2, 2024

Daily commutes via car have evolved into more than mere trips – they greatly influence both our mental and physical well-being. Research shows that relentless car journeys don’t just occupy our time, they significantly shape our mood and overall outlook.

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Envirotec Magazine

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

Intended to fill the policy vacuum emerging from the UK’s departure from the EU on 31 January, the Environment Bill has been eagerly anticipated, and seemingly gives government the power to set legally binding targets on all aspects of the environment in future. in line with the World Health Organization’s (WHO) guidelines.”.

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Envirotec Magazine

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

A group researchers – from University of South Australia (UniSA) – seems to have found that grey mangroves ( Avicennia marina ) can tolerate high lead, zinc, arsenic, cadmium and copper in contaminated sediment – without sustaining adverse health impacts themselves.

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GreenBiz

OCTOBER 17, 2023

In recent years, ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) has moved from the margins of business management to the center. Stakeholders, including boards of directors, investors, and value chain partners, are increasingly using ESG as a lens to judge how well an organization is addressing risks and opportunities.

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Envirotec Magazine

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

Barry Sheerman, MP for Huddersfield, and Chairman of the WCRAQ has submitted a Ten-Minute Rule Bill to the House of Commons, asking the Government to update the MOT test to include an efficiency test for DPFs (diesel particulate filters). The UK Government needs to act, says the group. Government.

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Envirotec Magazine

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

Compiled by a multidisciplinary group of experts – including engineers, ecologists, medics, and air quality analysts – the document provides a detailed rundown on topics such as what happens to tyres when we drive, what kind of particles are produced, where they end up, and the implications for health and the environment.

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GreenBiz

MAY 29, 2020

The call for a more resilient, circular and low-carbon economic model has garnered support from a growing number of businesses and governments over the past few years, and appears today more relevant than ever. The COVID-19 crisis has disastrous human and economic consequences, revealing our system’s exposure to a variety of risks.

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GreenBiz

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

In more modern times, support for aquaculture has ebbed and flowed along with concerns about animal health and welfare, worries over the effluent pollution caused by wastewater discharges, and the unintended impacts of production infrastructure such as pipes and pumps on natural ecosystems.

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GreenBiz

JANUARY 21, 2021

Amongst the many dramatic challenges global businesses faced in 2020, one that had been simmering for years bubbled up and promised to stay at a high boil in 2021 is ESG: Environment, Social, Governance. . Select an ESG oversight structure that aligns with your company.

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Envirotec Magazine

AUGUST 25, 2020

. “These professionals possess a high level of skills and expertise which, with the right support from government to create a clear pipeline of projects to meet our climate change targets, can be utilised to help develop and grow the renewable energy workforce we will need.”

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GreenBiz

JUNE 17, 2020

That’s why in Demak, Java, a diverse group of residents, NGOs, universities and the Indonesian government are working together on the "Building with Nature" project to restore a 12-mile belt of mangroves. They provide food, fuel and livelihoods; sustain cultural traditions; and offer health and recreation benefits.

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GreenBiz

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

The 2020 Sustainability Leaders , a GlobeScan- SustainAbility survey of experts worldwide, reveals which companies are perceived to be leaders on sustainability during this challenging time by sustainability professionals representing business, government, NGOs and academia. Over 700 experts were surveyed online across 71 countries in May.

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DeSmogBlog

JANUARY 19, 2024

Timed to coincide with Veganuary – the popular January campaign to promote plant-based eating – “Let’s Eat Balanced” will target cinema screens, TVs, newspapers, social media channels and major supermarkets over the next two months, to communicate health benefits of lamb, beef, pork and dairy produce.

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Renew Economy

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

The post Heart attacks, cancer, dementia: Four essential reads on the health effects driving US EPA’s fine particle air pollution standard appeared first on RenewEconomy. The US Environmental Protection Agency's has announced a new standard for protecting the public from fine particulate air pollution. Scientists explain why.

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Envirotec Magazine

OCTOBER 19, 2021

We urge the Government to end wood burning, and those who has a woodburner or a fireplace, to think twice. Campaigners have written to the Health Secretary to call for wood stoves to be phased out by 2027. Every day I read about a new area of human health impacted by ultra fine dust (PM2.5) air pollution. Research shows that 2.5

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