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Contested EU nature restoration law crosses finish line
6 months ago

Contested EU nature restoration law crosses finish line

Dutch News  

The highly contested EU nature restoration law cleared the final hurdle and was adopted by environment ministers on Monday despite the opposition of six countries, including the Netherlands, and the abstention of Belgium. The content of the law, which aims to restore at least 20% of the EU’s land and sea areas by 2030 and all ecosystems in need by …

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Contested EU nature restoration law crosses finish line
6 months ago

Contested EU nature restoration law crosses finish line

Dutch News  

The highly contested EU nature restoration law cleared the final hurdle and was adopted by environment ministers on Monday despite the opposition of six countries, including the Netherlands, and the abstention of Belgium. The content of the law, which aims to restore at least 20% of the EU’s land and sea areas by 2030 and all ecosystems in need by …

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Landmark EU nature restoration plan gets final approval as bloc gives the green light
6 months ago

Landmark EU nature restoration plan gets final approval as bloc gives the green light

The Hindu  

European Union countries on June 17 gave final approval to a major and long-awaited plan to better protect nature in the 27-nation bloc. After surviving a razor-thin vote by lawmakers last summer, the so-called Nature Restoration Plan faced opposition from several member states for months amid relentless farmers’ protests that contributed to leave the bill in a deadlock. The Nature …

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Landmark EU nature restoration plan gets the green light despite months of protests by farmers
6 months ago

Landmark EU nature restoration plan gets the green light despite months of protests by farmers

Associated Press  

BRUSSELS — European Union countries on Monday gave final approval to a major and long-awaited plan to better protect nature in the 27-nation bloc, a divisive issue after months of protests by farmers who argued that EU environmental and climate laws were driving them toward bankruptcy. After surviving a razor-thin vote by lawmakers last summer, the so-called Nature Restoration Plan …

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EU approves landmark nature restoration plan despite months of protests by farmers
6 months, 1 week ago

EU approves landmark nature restoration plan despite months of protests by farmers

LA Times  

A water depth meter stands in dry ground in a former wetland whose water has receded in Spain’s Donana natural park in 2022. After surviving a razor-thin vote by lawmakers last summer, the so-called Nature Restoration Plan faced opposition from several member states, leaving the bill deadlocked for months. The Nature Restoration plan is part of the EU’s European Green …

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MPs press Van der Wal to block Brussels's nature restoration law
1 year, 6 months ago

MPs press Van der Wal to block Brussels's nature restoration law

Dutch News  

Dutch MPs are pressing nitrogen minister Christianne van der Wal to block European plans to protect biodiversity by imposing planning limits on member states. European ministers are due to meet next week to discuss the proposed Nature Restoration Law, which aims to restore oceans, forests and grasslands that have been damaged by industrial pollution. Dutch EU commissioner Frans Timmermans, who …

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MPs press Van der Wal to block Brussels's nature restoration law
1 year, 6 months ago

MPs press Van der Wal to block Brussels's nature restoration law

Dutch News  

Dutch MPs are pressing nitrogen minister Christianne van der Wal to block European plans to protect biodiversity by imposing planning limits on member states. European ministers are due to meet next week to discuss the proposed Nature Restoration Law, which aims to restore oceans, forests and grasslands that have been damaged by industrial pollution. Dutch EU commissioner Frans Timmermans, who …

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World Environment Day 2021: History, significance and theme
3 years, 6 months ago

World Environment Day 2021: History, significance and theme

Hindustan Times  

World Environment Day is observed on June 5 every year to remind people about the importance of nature. The United Nations Assembly established World Environment Day in 1972, which was the first day of the Stockholm Conference on the human environment. History of World Environment Day World Environment Day is one of the biggest annual events organised by the United …

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