Environment

IFAD to provide US$114.5 million to strengthen small-scale irrigation in Ethiopia

A total of 108,750 poor rural households in four regions of Ethiopia are expected to benefit from a financial agreement signed on 2 December between the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and Ethiopia to boost small-scale...

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IAEA Mission Says Italy Committed to Nuclear Oversight; Needs to Further Develop Policies on Decommissioning and Waste Management

An International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) team of safety experts said Italy is committed to effective nuclear regulatory oversight but faces challenges related to resources and needs to further develop policies for nuclear safety, decommissioning...

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Spain’s failure to protect Doñana World Heritage site warrants UNESCO in danger listing

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Slawson Exploration Company, Inc., to Make System Upgrades and Undertake Projects to Reduce Air Pollution in North Dakota

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Department of Justice on December 1 announced a settlement with Slawson Exploration Company, Inc., resolving alleged Clean Air Act violations stemming from the company's oil and gas production...

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