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New ‘environment governance’ on agenda in Nairobi

Environment ministers and experts gathered in Nairobi on Monday to discuss reforming “world environment governance” in order to better manage crises linked to climate change and environmental degradation.

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Saving money vs. helping the environment: It’s about the money

Americans are more inclined to make energy-efficient improvements when their actions help save money. They are less motivated by environmental concerns, according to a national poll released Monday by the Tennessee-based research firm Shelton Group. About a quarter of Americans…

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Environment ministry clears ropeway in Gir sanctuary

The environment ministry Monday gave its clearance for the construction of a ropeway in the Girnar Wildlife Sanctuary in Gujarat, the only home to Asiatic lions, despite objections that it could lead to the extinction of Girnari vultures, a critically endangered species.

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India approves $12 billion POSCO steel mill

India’s environment ministry approved on Monday South Korean POSCO’s plans for a $12 billion steel mill, a boost for the foreign investment climate after several setbacks for big ticket industrial projects.

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Kansas Department of Health and Environment to require more details on late-term abortions

Kansas’ top public health official said Monday that his office will require abortion providers to give the state more details about late-term procedures they perform, a change long sought by abortion opponents and one likely to be seen by abortion rights supporters as a move further limit such procedures.

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India environment minister rejects ‘Dr No’ tag

India’s environment minister sought Monday to reassure corporate leaders that he was pro-industry, saying he did not want to be known as the “Dr. No” for economic development.

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Tomáš Chalupa to become new Czech environment minister

Prime Minister Petr Nečas on Monday named Civic Democrat deputy Tomáš Chalupa the country’s new environment minister. Mr. Chalupa, currently mayor of Prague 6, is expected to bring a non-ideological perspective to the Ministry of Environment and clean up its tarnished reputation in the wake of a corruption scandal that unseated his predecessor.

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Environment Canada issues snowfall warning for Inland Vancouver Island

Environment Canada has issued a snowfall warning for the B.C. coast, including inland Vancouver Island. Between 5-10 centimetres of snow is expected to fall overnight Monday (Jan. 3) and Tuesday (Jan. 4).

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Environment groups praise creation of Lancaster Sound park

Canada is prepared to give up potential oil riches in Lancaster Sound to protect the Arctic waters’ “amazing and inspiring” ecology, Environment Minister John Baird said Monday in announcing the proposed boundaries of a new national marine park north of Baffin Island.

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"Environment and Development in South Asia" conference opens in Nepal

More than 150 economists from different nations have gathered in Nepali capital Kathmandu on Monday to mark their presence in the discussion titled ” Environment and Development in South Asia” organized by the South Asian Network for Development and Environmental Economics (SANDEE).

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