SDSN Networks in Action 2020
<p>SDSN’s National and Regional Networks promote the localization and implementation of the SDGs, develop long-term transformation pathways, provide education for sustainable development, and launch
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Eleven EU nations exceed air pollution ceilings: EEA
Eleven European Union nations breached ceilings for air pollution in 2012 despite plans to avert health-damaging smog of the sort that choked Paris this month, the European Environment Agency (EEA) said
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Effects of halving pesticide use on wheat production
Pesticides pose serious threats to both human health and the environment. In Europe, farmers are encouraged to reduce their use, and in France a recent environmental policy fixed a target of halving the
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Paris Lifts Car Limit Imposed After Pollution Beat Beijing’s
The French government said it’s lifting a partial ban on vehicle traffic in Paris as pollution levels receded from last week’s peak, when air quality in the capital was worse than that in Beijing. The
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Polluted Paris prepares for partial car ban
Paris on Monday launches alternate driving days for the first time in nearly 20 years to tackle dangerous air pollution levels amid controversy on whether the ban is warranted or will yield results. The
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Low-carbon infrastructure strategies for cities
Reducing greenhouse gas emissions to avert potentially disastrous global climate change requires substantial redevelopment of infrastructure systems. Cities are recognized as key actors for leading such
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Paris makes public transport free to tackle severe pollution
PARIS: Paris authorities said today they would make public transport free for three days to encourage drivers to leave their vehicles behind due to severe pollution caused by unusually warm weather and
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EU parliament backs law to curb "super" greenhouse gases
The European Parliament on Wednesday backed a law to curb the use of "super" greenhouse gases used in fridges and air conditioners, which have a global warming potential thousands of times greater than
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EU parliament excludes shale gas from tougher environmental code
EU politicians on Wednesday voted for tougher rules on exposing the environmental impact of oil and conventional gas exploration, while excluding shale gas. Member states such as Britain and Poland
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France moves to ban GM maize planting in short, long term
France published a decree on Monday to prevent the planting of genetically modified maize as a stopgap measure, while the government works on changes to domestic and European laws to ensure a longer-term
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EU Leaders Said to Delay Decision on 2030 Carbon Target
EU carbon prices rose as much as 3 percent to a 13-month high of 6.88 euros on the ICE... Read More European Union leaders intend next month to agree on a timeline for developing energy and climate