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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
TAIWAN
– Bisphenol A listing as toxic, 749
– Drinking water, agency revises standards to add limits for metals used in high-tech industry, 885 – Electronic waste, telecommunications industry recycling program, In Brief, 35 – Energy efficiency
– – Government facilities, measures reduce electricity use, statistics show, 513
– – Promoted to build low-carbon economy, official says, 456 – – Retailers to reduce electricity consumption by 5 percent under agreement with government, 797 – Land use, cabinet drafts planning bill as part of climate change adaptation strategy, 981 – Outlook 2009, SplRpt (1/7/09) S–48 – REACH implementation, attorneys discuss during webinar, 990 – Renewable energy, cabinet calls on legislature to pass bill by June, 375; legislature passes bill, 570
– Biofuels
– – New Zealand considers consistent treatment of ethanol, biodiesel, 34
– – Portugal exemption, In Brief, 93 – – Switzerland sets sustainability criteria for producers, importers seeking tax breaks, 315 – – U.S. biodiesel credits, subsidies give producers unfair advantage, EU members approve temporary duties on imports, 215
– – Canada
– – – Carbon tax rate increase, In Brief, 609
– – – Equipment used to reduce GHG emissions, incentives increased, 444 – – China
– – – Fossil fuel consumers, government considers carbon tax, official says, 414
– – – Imposition of tax on businesses to spur emissions reductions, experts say, 978 – – European Union
– – – Border-adjustment taxes would lead to trade retaliation, official says, 399; French President supports tax, 490; French President reiterates support at conference, 577
– – – Carbon tax, Comm'n proposes element to energy tax directive, 313; proposal expected in early 2010, 908 – – – Denmark exemption of companies covered by emissions trading scheme, Comm'n approves, 541 – – – France report seeks consideration of carbon tax if emissions imbalances persist after Copenhagen talks, 644 – – – Sweden outlines priorities during presidency, 544
– – – Conference, In Brief, 548; conference report calls for national tax to aid efforts to reduce GHG emissions, 688
– – – Consumer behavior modification, President outlines tax in televised address, 822 – – Japan considers currency transaction tax, solidarity levy to fund mitigation efforts, 62 – – Mexico, OECD official warns against border tax adjustments at conference, 782 – – Norway carbon tax exemption for natural gas and LPG, EFTA body rejects, In Brief, 694 – – South Africa proposes incentives for businesses participating in CDM projects, 579 – – Sweden, Parliament approves emissions reduction incentives, 265 – – Switzerland triples carbon tax after failing to meet GHG emission goals, 543 – – U.K. fuel tax reduced emissions, not jobs, study finds, 866 – Emissions trading
– – EU proposes reverse charging of value added tax to stop fraud, 909
– – Japan
– – – Corporate tax exemption, In Brief, 666
– – – Transfer of credits eligible for tax breaks, 240
– – Japan, Tokyo offers incentives to small firms, In Brief, 64
– – South Africa proposes incentives for businesses, 579 – – South Korea plans consumption tax increase for energy-intensive products, 570 – – Sweden, Parliament approves incentives, 265 – Fuels
– – Austria, OECD report recommends increase to boost energy efficiency, 648
– – Belgium, OECD report recommends diesel increase to boost cleaner fuel use, 649 – – Biofuels
See Biofuels, this heading
– Motor vehicles
– – Germany, cabinet proposes clean car incentives, tax on emissions, 85; car tax to be based on emissions, new vehicles receive temporary exclusion, 221; cabinet expands bonus program to subsidize sales of additional vehicles, 305
– – Italy proposes tax on gas-guzzlers to fund rebates for low-emissions car purchasers, 88 – – Japan proposes relief for environmentally friendly commercial vehicles, 416 – – Sweden, Parliament approves exemptions for green cars, 225 – Oil and gas exploration, Alberta official outlines new incentives, 230 – Petroleum products, France should correct inconsistencies to increase effectiveness of levy, OECD says, 402 – Pollution, China considers as part of overhaul, 564 – Recycled products, Brazil considers exemption, 970 – Reforms
– – France transformation of system to support environment, energy efficiency, 82
– – Slovenia, OECD report advises linking taxes to pollution to improve effectiveness, 596 – Scooters, Italy extends breaks, In Brief, 227 – Solar energy, Italy lowers tax on imported equipment, 12; suspension of tax reduction, In Brief, 919 – Solid waste, New Zealand operators may pass disposal levy on to customers, 713
– Atlas, German publishes, In Brief, 440
– Carbon sequestration
– – China startups face difficulty securing financing, economist says, 455; entrepreneurs face major obstacles, experts say, 659
– – EU Comm'n outlines research plan to develop clean energy technologies, 907 – – India-U.S. cooperation agreement announced, 711
See CLIMATE CHANGE
– – China-Switzerland, In Brief, 207
– – Russia-U.S. working group, In Brief, 598 – Genetic engineering
See BIOTECHNOLOGY
– – European Comm'n launches $10B in projects as part of economic recovery plan, 642
– – Germany-Russia cooperation on energy technology promotion, In Brief, 650 – – Norway, funding, In Brief, 826 – – South Korea announces stimulus plan includes tax incentives for new technology, 660
– Electronic waste, Taiwan recycling program, In Brief, 35
– Animal testing
See ANIMAL TESTING
– – China proposes changes to law to require new tests, 612
– – Eye corrosives and irritants, OECD adopts 2 in vitro methods, 853 – – OECD updates list of guidelines, 340; U.S. updates guidelines for consistency with OECD standards, 364; OECD issues 10 new guidelines, 6 updated guidelines, In Brief, 896
– Outlook 2009, SplRpt (1/7/09) S–53
– Labeling, European Parliament committee supports energy, noise requirements, 305; Parliament approves rules, 352; ministers adopt requirements, 590; Commission changes proposals from directive to regulation, 641; Parliament, member states agree on scheme, 910
– Noise, Japan considers standards, In Brief, 848 – Used tires
– – Brazil
– – – Destruction requirement eased, In Brief, 838
– – – Dispute with EU, countries agree to delay sanctions, 39 – – – Environmental waste, Supreme Court bans imports, 606 – – – Importer fined $13.9M for violating trade ban, 654 – – – Retread company may resume imports, 558
– Antarctic Treaty parties resolve to impose restrictions, 383
– El Tatio geyser fields, Chile halts geothermal drilling, In Brief, 926 – Marine adventures, Canada amends liability act, 603 – Sustainable development, Spain approves plan, 91; financing, In Brief, 178
– Air pollution, Argentina court orders coke plant to pay damages, 29
– Animal testing
See ANIMAL TESTING
– Asbestos
See ASBESTOS
– Benzyl chloride, Canada proposes to add new measures to control use, 498 – Bisphenol A, Taiwan lists, revises plastic food container regulations, 749 – Chemical inventories, Mexico plans to launch by 2012, 317 – Chemicals management
– – China proposes changes to law to simplify notification, require new tests, 612
– – Conference delegates agree on structures, procedures to minimize harm, 470 – – Conference likely to address multiple issues, 342 – – Financing of international efforts, UNEP official calls for coordination, improvement at conference, 471 – – Information on chemicals used in products needed to ensure proper recycling, waste management, conference told, 474 – – Leasing
– – – Cash awards, applications sought, 803
– – – UN annual report, In Brief, 207 – – Sweden budget includes monitoring funding, 916 – Classification and labeling, European Comm'n adopts final amendments, 79 – Consumer products, coalition urges Canada to tighten regulation, 19 – DBCP, Nicaraguan farm workers' exposure claims dismissed due to evidence of fraud (Cal. Super. Ct.), 409 – Designations, Canada
– – Batch 10, information sought on 12 substances considered for virtual elimination, 601
– – Proposal lists bisphenol A, 12 other substances, 442; bisphenol A ban in baby bottles, In Brief, 609; government proposes listing of 5 substances, 734; draft orders designate 7 substances, 921 – DHNUP, Canada proposes to add new measures to control use, 498 – Dichloromethane, European Parliament approves ban on use in paint strippers, 48 – Flame retardants
See FLAME RETARDANTS
– High concern substances, EU chemicals agency launches consultation on 15 proposed substances, 813 – Indoor air, South Korea proposes emissions standards for furniture, interior building materials, 457 – Industrial sector, Ontario bill restricts use, releases, 319; government passes bill, 553 – Lead, Canada further restricts use in toys, 550 – Lead paint, South Africa announces hazardous designation, 855 – Mercury
See MERCURY
See generally NANOTECHNOLOGY
– Perfluorooctane sulfonate
– – Canada publishes final rules for virtual elimination, 137
– – Norway soil contamination near firefighting training sites, In Brief, 132 – Persistent organic pollutants
See PESTICIDES
– REACH system
See RISK ASSESSMENT
– TCDD, Italy cancer risk study, In Brief, 871 – Tetrahydrofuran, EU consultation, In Brief, 826 – Toys, EU Parliament finalizes restrictions, 7
– Biodiesel
– – India considers excise duty exemption for blends, 617
– – U.S. tax credits, subsidies give producers unfair advantage, EU members approve temporary duties on imports, 215 – Carbon sequestration, Japan to export coal gasification technology, 569 – Carbon tax exemption by Norway, EFTA body rejects, In Brief, 694 – Climate change
– – Dispute settlement, attorneys say WTO not forum for resolving issues, 466
– – Doha Round, WTO chief says members should focus on concluding talks before addressing related issues, 424 – – EU border-adjustment taxes would lead to retaliation, official says, 399; French President supports tax, 490; French President reiterates support at conference, 577 – – Global trade rules give countries many options to address issues, report says, 629 – – Mexico, OECD official warns against border tax adjustments at conference, 782 – – WTO members urged to negotiate plurilateral agreement to define policy space for potential climate control initiatives, 249
– – China issues notice on verification process for importers, 880
– – Norway exports
– – – Inspection leads to seizure of shipment headed for West Africa, 869
– – – Rules guide, In Brief, 598
– – – Ban bill has loophole, environmentalists say, 504
– – – Cathode ray tubes illegally sent to Hong Kong, EPA issues order against company, 831 – – – Computer monitors illegally sent to Hong Kong, EPA files administrative complaint against company, 555 – – – Federal agents raid recycler alleged to have dumped waste in China, 96 – Forests, Peru, U.S. discuss commitments in annex to free trade agreement, 367 – Free trade agreements benefit commerce, U.S. should do more for labor, environmental protections, 737 – Green exports, U.S. official tells House panel international pact on environmental goods and services needed, 923 – Hazardous waste
See BASEL CONVENTION
– LNG imports as substitute for diesel fuel, Chile urges firms to use, 449 – Motor vehicles
– – Bolivia reduces imports of used, diesel vehicles, 25
– – New Zealand to tighten exhaust rules for diesel vehicles imported from Japan, 845 – Pesticides, U.S. bird conservancy seeks revocation of import food tolerances, 831 – Protectionism, climate change dialogue could suffer, business federations say, 203 – REACH system
See FLOW CONTROL
– Transboundary shipments of waste
See FLOW CONTROL
– – Dispute with EU, countries agree to delay sanctions, 39
– – Environmental waste, Supreme Court bans imports, 606 – – Import-export equal amounts
– – – Destruction requirement eased, In Brief, 838
– – – Retread company may resume imports, 558
– Greenhouse gases
– Air quality, Hong Kong review of goals complicated by pollution from mainland, 284
– Heavy metal emissions, Norway seeks explanation of increase from Russian smelter, 53 – Mexico-U.S. border – Water pollution, Canada-U.S. Boundary Waters Treaty centennial report, In Brief, 790
– Airlines
See BIOFUELS
See BUSES
See MOTOR VEHICLES
– Highways – Low-carbon transportation must be considered in Copenhagen talks, U.N.-sponsored partnership with banks says, 894 – Low-impact forms, Portugal mobility plan, In Brief, 132 – Roads – Traffic noise, China maps Beijing levels, In Brief, 932
– Climate change
– – Environment ministers agree to work towards binding agreement, 200
– – U.S. changes stance, supports negotiations, official tells UNEP forum, 150
See OIL SPILLS
See also MOTOR CARRIERS
– Euro VI emissions standard, EU Parliament approves significantly reduced limits for NOx and PM, 6; EU adopts tougher limits, 639
– Climate change, Italy accord to foster technology transfer, emissions reductions, 296
– Electronic waste, recycling law takes effect in June, 404
– Forests, Parliament approves law allowing sale of illegally inhabited state lands, 92 – Kyoto Protocol ratification, Parliament commits to work on post-2012 emissions targets, 129 – Outlook 2009, SplRpt (1/7/09) S–27 – REACH implementation, attorneys discuss during webinar, 990
– Kyoto Protocol, proposal expands Annex I countries, 518
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