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Environment regional heads revamped (Manila Standard Today)
Environment Secretary Joselito Atienza issued a special order reorganizing his department’s regional executive directors. Atienza said the reassignment is part of the continuing effort to bring about a more effective governance. “While we have done so much last year, I believe we can do more.
State of Canterbury’s Environment (Scoop.co.nz)
A key report released by Environment Canterbury contains mixed news about the state of the region’s environment. The Regional Environment Report 2001-2008 shows that people in Christchurch are breathing cleaner air in winter and more have switched to the upgraded metro bus system.
Bishop wants environment code banning open-pit mining passed (Minda News)
KORONADAL CITY (MindaNews/05 January) -- Marbel Bishop Dinualdo Gutierrez has renewed his call for the immediate passage of the proposed environment code of South Cotabato, which includes a ban on open-pit mining in the area.zxz Gutierrez told the provincial board the passage of the code will help the local government effectively prepare for any possible environmental crisis in the future.
Gunns Australian Pulp Mill Plan Blocked by Environment Minister (Bloomberg)
Jan. 5 (Bloomberg) -- Gunns Ltd. , Australia’s biggest woodchip exporter, failed to win approval for its planned A$2 billion ($1.4 billion) wood pulp mill, with the environment minister calling for further study into waste discharge.
Poll says people feel energy, environment can exist together (Sidney Herald)
Large majorities in Montana and Wyoming believe energy co-exists favorably with the environment, agricultural operations and wildlife, according to a poll sponsored by the Coalbed Natural Gas Alliance.
DHEC Accepting Entries for Middle School Environment Competition (WSPA Spartanburg)
DHEC accepting entries for middle school environment competition
Nigeria: Ministry of Environment Sets to Wear New Look (AllAfrica.com)
Abuja — Newly appointed minister of environment Mr. John Odeh, has conducted an environmental check-up exercise at the ministry's headquarters in Mabushi, Abuja.
College of Environment and Design receives top rankings (The Red and Black)
The University's College of Environment and Design's landscape architecture programs again received top national rankings. The bachelor's program was ranked first in the nation, and the master's program was ranked second in the 2009 edition of America's Best Architecture & Design Schools.
PL praises Ramblers for commitment to environment (Malta Today)
The Ramblers’ Association was thanked for its “visible and committed” work in favour of the environment during a meeting with the Labour Party (PL)’s main spokesperson for the environment, sustainable development and climate change Leo Brincat yesterday.
Environment agencies up for overhaul —Atienza (Manila Standard Today)
Environment and Natural Resources Secretary Jose Atienza has vowed to crack the whip within his department to ensure a more effective and efficient enforcement of environmental laws.