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The upsides and downsides of Maine's new EPR law

GreenBiz

The governor of Maine recently signed an extended producer responsibility program into law. But there are still plenty of issues to hash out.

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What does the EU’s new anti-deforestation law mean for business?

GreenBiz

A recent landmark law agreed upon by EU member states is set to ban imports of goods linked to deforestation.

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New California laws for 2023 that may affect you

Inhabitat - Innovation

New year, new laws. Since California is often on the cutting edge, let’s take a look at some of the state’s new laws that are going into effect in 2023. This is just a sample, not the whole list.

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The new EU law that’s looking to stamp out greenwashing

GreenBiz

Another month, another progressive policy announcement from the European Union, this time aimed at stamping out greenwashing by companies operating within its borders.

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Retained EU Law Bill: Government places hundreds of UK green laws on the chopping board

Business Green

Laws, regulations, treaties and decisions related to habitats, air quality, climate change, renewable energy, farming and fishing proposed for scrapheap under government plans

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Advocates call for UK to change outdated laws regarding EV conversions

Charged

EV advocacy group FairCharge is calling for the UK to change what it calls outdated laws that are holding back the EV conversion industry. By law, the UK’s Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) is required to retain CO 2 emission ratings in vehicle logbooks for all cars built after 2001, even if they’ve been converted to electric power.

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Peacocks in precarious position after Miami loosens laws

Inhabitat - Innovation

Peacocks in southern Florida could be pushed from their habitats after the Miami-Dade commission loosened a law protecting them. On Tuesday, the commission voted to allow cities to opt-out of a 20-year-old law protecting the peacocks.

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