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Vol. 32, Nos. 1-22, pp. 1-996 Jan. 7 -- Oct. 28, 2009 A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z
PACKAGING
– Food packaging, European Comm'n adopts regulation on active and intelligent materials authorization, 487
– Retail industry, Wal-Mart plans to reduce content in products sold in the Americas, 97 – Shopping bags
– – Argentina, capital to phase out use of nonbiodegradable shopping bags, 785
– – Colombia, Bogota policies to reduce use, In Brief, 706 – – Hong Kong restrictions, In Brief, 620 – – India proposes rules for manufacture, use, recycling, 981 – – Italy bans non-biodegradable plastic bags, In Brief, 440 – – Mexico
– – – Ban on non-biodegradable plastic bags proposed, In Brief, 190
– – – Mexico City ban gives stores one year to phase out use, 784
– Dichloromethane, European Parliament approves ban on use in paint strippers, 48
– VOCs, Canada limits use, 920
– Deforestation trends over last decade, In Brief, 412
– Land use program, loan, In Brief, 236 – Outlook 2009, SplRpt (1/7/09) S–39 – Renewable energy, government outlines 3 scenarios to reduce hydrocarbon reliance, 508 – Watershed restoration, foreign aid, In Brief, 144
– Kyoto Protocol, envoy says rich nations should boost emission reductions or financial aid, 623
– Solid waste management, pilot project, In Brief, 369
– Air quality
– – Canada
– – – British Columbia establishes new objectives, In Brief, 326
– – – New Brunswick unveils implementation plan, 21 – – China adds to index measurements, 238 – – Japan proposes tolerance standards to limit fine particulate pollution, 513; ministry sets standards, 884 – – Switzerland outlines emissions reduction plan, 824 – Motor vehicles
– – Brazil emission limits, In Brief, 838
– – Euro VI emissions standard for trucks and buses, EU Parliament approves significantly reduced limits, 6; EU adopts tougher limits, 639 – Toxic substances, Argentina court orders coke plant to pay damages, 29
– Methane to Markets Partnership, Bulgaria joins, 496
– Ferry suspected of heading for Indian scrappage, Finland ends impoundment of vessel, 693
– Environmental violations and crimes
– – Brazil
– – – Analysis of fines, In Brief, 837
– – – President relaxes earlier decree, 26 – – Russia
– – – Fine amounts, draft bill increases, 644
– – – Waiver of fines, court limits government's power, 495
– REACH, amendment delay not attibutable to disagreement, official says, 958
– Chemical controls, South Korea to merge rules into single piece of legislation, 569
– Stockholm Convention
– Amazon indigenous peoples protest forestry law, civic strike turns violent, 507; Congress suspends law, 560
– Economic stimulus package includes water, sanitation infrastructure improvements, 57; World Bank loan to help improve environmental policies, 189 – Electronic waste, Swiss agency to help develop management system, 789 – Environment compliance, Congress approves agency, 143 – Extractive industries, project promotes financial transparency, 323 – Logging, U.S. trade agreement parties discuss commitments made in forestry annex, 367 – Metal smelter faces pressure to complete remediation, 449 – Mining company seeks to postpone smelter cleanup as part of economic restructuring, 743; Peru grants extra time for to complete cleanup, 873 – Oil and gas
– – Drilling, decree curbs gas venting, companies fear cost, 560
– – Exploration, court suspends operations in protected jungle until master plan written, 188 – Recycling, local governments to set up programs, separate landfill waste, 973 – Wastewater treatment, government awards contract to construct and operate plant to reduce untreated discharge into Lima Bay, 189; government declares emergency delaying construction, cites erroneous contract process, 657; government signs contract, 744 – Water resources, congress approves bill creating new water use structure, 277
– Abamectin, EU consultation, In Brief, 826
– Active ingredients
– – Canada deems 6 common components not toxic, 734
– – European Union
– – – European Comm'n authorizes use of 5 substances, 166
– – – Review published online, 219 – Biocides, European Comm'n seeks overhaul of authorizing rules, 539 – Biotechnology
See generally BIOTECHNOLOGY
– Crop spraying in rural areas, UK agency complied with EU directive, court rules, 640 – Cruiser, France temporarily renews authorization, 50 – DDT, UN agencies cite success in developing alternatives for malaria control, 426 – Dimethylfumarate use in leather items, EU states seek ban, In Brief, 131; European Comm'n bans imports of products containing biocide, 396 – Endosulfan
– – New Zealand ban, In Brief, 35
– – U.N. review panel supports possible ban, 989 – Farmworker exposure, U.S.
– – South American workers may split cases to avoid class jurisdiction, 271
– – West African workers may split cases to avoid class jurisdiction, 325; Supreme Court declines review, 924
– – Hormones may reduce in crops, researchers say, 843
– – U.S. bird conservancy seeks revocation of import tolerances, 831 – Metam, EU farm ministers agree to restrict use, 639 – Neonicotinoids, Italy urged to ban beehive depleting pesticides, 89 – Sales and use data, European Parliament committee amends compilation proposals, 307 – Testing, U.S. updates guidelines for consistency with OECD standards, 364 – Tetraconazole, EU farm ministers agree to allow use, 639 – Toxicology, Brazil reconsiders use of 13 pesticides based on new data, 232 – Use and exposure data, France presents 3-year plan, 262
– Mine-slurry port complex, Brazil prosecutors request injunction to suspend construction, 788
– Munition detonation concerns fuel opposition to Baltic Sea project, 494; Poland calls for consideration of land-based routes, 546 – Remediation of abandoned pipelines, Canada to require contributions to fund, 500 – Ruptures, Canada releases report on 2007 accidents, 780 – Tar sands oil transport from Canada to U.S., environmental groups oppose, 780; groups file lawsuit, 829; U.S. judge rejects challenge, 921
– Marine litter growing problem, UNEP reports, 528
– Recycling, Japan launches reprocessing project, 416 – Shopping bags
See PACKAGING
– Air quality, European Comm'n issues 1st warning over noncompliance, 77
– Asbestos, home removal program, In Brief, 650 – Batteries, lower house approves recycling bill, 226; President signs bill, 403 – Biotechnology-free zones, European Comm'n gives preliminary notice of acceptance, 965 – Carbon sequestration
– – Australia joint initiative to establish global institute to develop technologies, 203
– – Development, IEA chief approves plan, In Brief, 441 – – EU financial assistance in building zero-emission power station sought, 176; EU grants preliminary approval of funding, 266
– – Facility construction, In Brief, 919
– – Pollution reduction, government plans to focus on development, 54
– – Nuclear power, plant construction timetable approved, 731
– – Survey of beliefs on human impact, In Brief, 405 – Development aid, government opposes plan to finance environmental projects in Africa, Asia, 177 – Electronic waste, fines introduced to encourage retrieval, recycling, 54 – Emissions trading
– – Carbon allowances, court annuls order to reduce number, 865; analysts downplay impact of decision, 908
– – Sale of surplus Kyoto units, Lower House passes bill, 596; Parliament passes bill, In Brief, 695; President signs bill, In Brief, 732 – Environmental policy, government declares intent to meet EU standards by 2015, 55 – Environmental violations drop in 2008, transborder waste dumping continues, 918 – Forests, Bialowieza nature reserve expansion, In Brief, 779 – Hydroelectric dam strained, In Brief, 361 – Kyoto Protocol, new office to manage sale of surplus credits, 314 – Landfills
– – Pollution reduction, Parliament to consider amendments, 226
– – Waste reduction, EU deadline will not be met, spokesperson says, 778 – Outlook 2009, SplRpt (1/7/09) S–23 – Pipeline construction, munition detonation concerns fuel opposition to Baltic Sea project, 494; consideration of land-based routes sought, 546 – Protected areas, Rospuda Valley bypass, In Brief, 268 – Renewable energy, government strives to double production of electricity from green sources by 2020, 90 – Wastewater and wastewater treatment, economic slowdown stalls projects required by EU, 403 – Water infrastructure improvements using EU funds, In Brief, 268 – Wind energy, European bank finances wind farm project, 438
– Antarctic Treaty parties resolve to protect environment, restrict tourism, 383
– Arctic region
– – Australia warns melting could lead to conflict over energy deposits, 64
– – Climate change will result in increased shipping, nations should prepare for increased risks, report warns, 623 – – Norway plans research, monitoring center, 266 – – Polar bears' greatest risks climate change, contaminants, countries conclude, 293 – – Sovereignty over Arctic waters, Canada bill, In Brief, 100; Parliament approves bill, 609 – – Task force to address black carbon, non-carbon dioxide GHGs, 422 – Preservation, U.S. Secretary of State calls for international cooperation, 340; senate panel chair vows to pursue ratification of Law of the Sea treaty, 406
– Equipment installation, Alberta court fines energy company for failure to install, 319
See PCBs
– Climate change link weak, researcher says, 942
– Global mega-trends, EU study, In Brief, 650
– Conservation areas, Chile high court upholds ruling blocking construction of power plant in Ventanas, 608
– Endangered species, Brazil halts work to protect whales, In Brief, 789 – Idling emission reduction
– – Canada, Vancouver offers shore power to cruise ships, 60; Port Metro, In Brief, 837
– – Japan, Tokyo to provide electricity hookups, 62 – Oil spills, China municipality considers insurance mandate for shippers, 794 – Ship wastes
– – European Comm'n warns Italy, In Brief, 440
– – Spain ministers agree to transpose EU directive, 648
– Air quality, European Comm'n issues 1st warning over noncompliance, 77
– Biofuels
– – Diesel fuel content, government sets quotas, 175
– – Tax exemption, In Brief, 93 – Electric cars
– – Incentives, prime minister proposal to encourage sales, support infrastructure, 692
– – Promotion, In Brief, 179 – Hazardous waste handling site regulation, In Brief, 179 – Industrial plant permits, European Comm'n issues 2nd warning over failure to issue, 77 – Motor vehicles, government fleet emissions reductions, In Brief, 228 – Transportation, low-tech mobility plan, In Brief, 132 – Urban waste vermicomposting venture, In Brief, 228
– Energy efficiency, China local governments, In Brief, 379
– Green products
– – China, list adjustments, In Brief, 887
– – Finland sets targets, In Brief, 360
– Air quality, Hong Kong releases objectives, stresses health benefits, 709
– Malaria control, UN agencies cite success in developing alternatives to DDT use, 426 – Radioactive contamination, coalition to plan hearings, In Brief, 469
– Forests, Turkey Parliament approves law allowing sale of illegally inhabited state lands, 92
– Mineral exploration, New Zealand minister urges greater access to conservation land, 799 – National parks
– Environmental impact assessments, India court finds all citizens have right to participate in hearings, appeals, 416
– Environmental policy, China
– – Increased role for public in issues, analysts say, 331
– – Shanxi province gives public access to environmental information on businesses, 880
– Black liquor, Canada to pay producers for biomass, 551
– Enforcement, Canada-Quebec agreement, In Brief, 562 – Environmental impact assessments, Chile rejects pulp plant expansion, In Brief, 658 – Environmental performance, Canada invests $1B, In Brief, 974 – Transboundary pollution, Argentina charges unfounded, Uruguay study says, 743 Contact the Webmaster at webmaster@bna.com Copyright © The Bureau of National Affairs, Inc. All Rights Reserved. |
