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Campaigners Warn of Loopholes in Laws to Curb Antibiotics on UK Farms After ‘Biased’ Industry Consultation

DeSmogBlog

Proposed laws to curb antibiotic use on UK farms drafted after closed-door meetings with industry contain loopholes that could undermine the fight against deadly drug resistant bacteria, campaigners have warned. EU rules impose limits on this practice to prevent it from being used as a pretext for excessive preventative use.

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Setting the stage for Taiwan’s geothermal sector at the TIGC 2024

ThinkGeoEnergy

Hosted by the Ministry of Economic Affairs, TIGC 2024 was a success with over 600 participants, providing a stage to highlight Taiwan’s efforts to build a geothermal power sector through cutting-edge technology, global partnerships, and supportive policies. MW at Genziping.

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Federal Policy Director

Women in Cleantech and Sustainability

Federal Policy Director | CalStart | Washington DC. CALSTART is seeking a Federal Policy Director to advance our work nationally. Advancement of policy is a core CALSTART strategy to grow the industry. The FPD will: Lead and manage CALSTART’s federal policy (legislation) and regulatory matters.

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Tackling climate change, clause by clause: Inside one non-profit's push to rewire contract law to 'change the world'

Business Green

Want to find out more about how contract law and litigation can help drive forward the net zero transition? They allow you to take a recommendation or ambition - for instance net zero as defined by the Oxford Principles - and code it into law into a way that is legally enforceable.". You can sign up for a free pass now.

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How cities can influence the energy system

GreenBiz

cities and counties transition to clean energy for their own operations and communities, many are finding that stakeholders and policies beyond their jurisdictions affect their ability to purchase clean energy. Influencing statewide energy policy. Partnering with investor-owned utilities. Engaging in state-level regulatory proceedings.

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We can escape “the era of pandemics” says biodiversity expert group, but it will require transformation

Envirotec Magazine

There is no great mystery about the cause of the COVID-19 pandemic – or of any modern pandemic”, said Dr. Peter Daszak, President of EcoHealth Alliance and Chair of the IPBES workshop. ” The report also offers a number of policy options that would help to reduce and address pandemic risk.

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'Missed opportunity': Ministers shelve sustainability disclosure rules, commit to binding environmental policy principles

Business Green

Draft Defra policy statement promises to embed the environment 'at the heart' of all policymaking on the same day as reports reveal key corporate sustainability rules have been delayed. Copying articles to share with others is a breach of FT.com T&Cs and Copyright Policy. Email licensing@ft.com to buy additional rights.

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