DUP "in denial" over vote against draft Climate Commissioner plan

DUP "in denial" over vote against draft Climate Commissioner plan

Party accused of "following the TUV" as regulations signed off by 'Office' of First and Deputy First Minister

DUP votes against plans for Northern Irish climate change commissioner

Critics argue rejecting the role is a step in the wrong direction, exacerbating years of an extended period of environmental inaction on the part of a dysfunctional parliament. Members of the Legislative Assembly [MLAs] have been debating regulations suggested by Northern Ireland’s Executive Office to establish powers to appoint someone to the newly created position.  The DUP, the country’s second largest political party which had held control o…

The Ministry of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change answered 14 frequently asked questions about Turkey's first Climate Law. The draft law, which includes 20 articles, 2 temporary articles and amendments to 3 different laws, will provide a legal basis for combating climate change.

The rise in temperatures due to climate change is increasing the risk of human exposure to so-called mycotoxins, natural toxins produced by fungi found in certain foods, feed and crops, according to a report published this month by the European Environment Agency (EEA). These toxins can harm health, and preventing increased pollution requires joint action at European and national level, in research, policies and practices to effectively reduce r…