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Environment Md., Farmers Petition 'Big Chicken'
Environment Maryland is urging the governor to help level the playing field for environmentally responsible farmers. The environmental group released a petition Thursday signed by 55 farmers, including many organic producers and those who supply increasingly popular farmer's markets.
Environment office cautions Pulag hikers
DEPARTMENT of Environment and Natural Resources Regional Executive Director Clarence Baguilat advised climbers not to trek to the peak of Mount Pulag. read more
Award-winning environment plan re-launched in Marikina
The Marikina City government, through its City Environment Management Office (CEMO) has re-launched its award-winning "Eco Savers" Program. Marikina City Mayor Del De Guzman said the program is a potent tool in encouraging people’s participation to create an educated, proactive and environmentally sound community.
UN environment chief lauds anti-pollution voyage
New York, July 30 : The head of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), Achim Steiner, has congratulated the adventurer David de Rothschild and his crew for completing a voyage across the Pacific Ocean in a boat fashioned from recycled plastic bottles to raise awareness about pollution of the seas.
Environment Minister Yaacob to attend haze meeting in Sarawak
SINGAPORE : Minister for the Environment and Water Resources, Yaacob Ibrahim, will be in Kuching, in the eastern Malaysian state of Sarawak, on Thursday to attend a meeting on haze pollution.
Environment ministry gives green signal to Polavaram dam
New Delhi, Jul 28 (PTI) The Environment Ministry has given its nod to divert over 3,000 hectares of forest land for the construction of mega Polavaram dam in Andhra Pradesh but made it clear that no submergence of land would be allowed in adjacent Orissa and Chhatisgarh.
Lib's environment commissioner 'weak'
Appointing an independent environment commissioner won't do anything to tackle climate change, Greenpeace says.
Project to conserve environment, check pollution in Solan
Solan, Jul 31 : The state government will start a pilot project to conserve environment and keep pollution in check in coordination with NGOs and voluntary organisations in the district, Additional Deputy Commissioner Rakhil Kahlon informed.
Rainforest trees better for environment
CANBERRA, Australia, July 30 (UPI) -- Australian researchers say reforestation of damaged rainforests is better for the environment than planting single-species plantations in their place. Australia - Reforestation - Canberra - Oceania - Environment
Vail's Race for the Environment canceled
VAIL — The Shaklee Race for the Environment and Earth Day Expo scheduled for Saturday in Vail has been canceled. The race has not been rescheduled. Entry fees will be refunded. For details, contact the Vail Recreation District's Sports Department at 970-479-2280.