Environment

Call to halt new GM maize authorisation

MEPs oppose EU Commission plans to authorise imports of food and feed products derived from or containing a herbicide and pest-resistant genetically modified (GM) maize in a resolution voted on Wednesday.

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Citing Potential Conflicts Of Interest, Earthjustice Launches Sunshine Investigation Into "Special Advisor" Carl Icahn's Role In Trump's Anti-Climate Action Agenda

Citing the potential for serious conflicts of interests, on April 5, Earthjustice launched a sunshine investigation into billionaire investor Carl Icahn’s role in the Trump administration’s anti-climate action agenda, filing a FOIA request seeking all...

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Bangladesh and World Bank Sign $113 million to Improve Weather Forecasting and Early Warning Systems

The Government of Bangladesh today signed a $113 million financing agreement with the World Bank to modernize the country’s meteorological and hydrological information system, including weather forecasting, early warning systems, and delivery of...

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EU must stop palm oil deforestation, says European Parliament

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