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🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Climate Ministry: The Impact of US-Iran Airstrike on Domestic Electricity Rates is Limited

The South Korean government has stated that the recent US and Israeli airstrikes in Iran will have a limited short-term impact on domestic electricity prices due to a decrease in power demand caused by rising spring temperatures.

Mar 2 • 08:12 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Peruvian State Electric Companies Reinforce Prevention Measures Due to Coastal El Niño

The Peruvian Ministry of Energy and Mines has announced preventive measures aimed at state electric companies in response to the Coastal El Niño phenomenon affecting the country.

Feb 28 • 20:29 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Ruhnu's fuel supplies are expected to improve in the coming days

Preparations are underway to supply fuel to small islands in Estonia, with the icebreaker Eva-316 waiting for better weather to deliver gasoline to Ruhnu.

Feb 26 • 16:30 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Solar Power on School Rooftops...77% of Public Elementary and Secondary Schools to be Installed by 2030

The South Korean Ministry of Education aims to install solar power systems in 77% of public elementary, middle, and high schools by 2030 as part of the 'Sunshine School' project.

Feb 26 • 01:31 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

The Ministry of Climate supports the ban on single-use e-cigarettes in the European Union

The Estonian Ministry of Climate supports a proposal to ban single-use e-cigarettes across the European Union, backed by a public letter from various organizations and school leaders.

Feb 25 • 10:30 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

AKI raised awareness of the shortcomings of the construction register two years ago

The Data Protection Inspectorate has pointed out the shortcomings in the construction register to the Ministry of Climate, emphasizing the need for restricted access to certain information.

Feb 25 • 07:55 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

The Data Protection Inspectorate drew attention to the shortcomings of the building register two years ago

The Estonian Data Protection Inspectorate highlighted issues with the building register's data access two years ago, emphasizing the potential risk of sensitive information being public.

Feb 25 • 04:33 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Anger over plans to abolish New Zealand’s dedicated environment ministry

New Zealand's government plans to abolish its environment ministry, raising concerns about weakened environmental protections amid efforts to reduce bureaucracy.

Feb 25 • 01:41 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Concealment of data in the building register may be contrary to the law

The Estonian Ministry of Climate and Land and Spatial Development's decision to restrict public access to certain building register documents due to privacy concerns may be unlawful according to local authorities and legal experts.

Feb 23 • 08:25 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

The Ministry of Climate hopes that the forestry climate goal will be met

The Estonian Ministry of Climate expresses hope that the forestry sector can still meet its climate goals despite a recent forecast predicting higher greenhouse gas emissions than agreed upon.

Feb 23 • 08:00 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Ministry: Perhaps the forestry climate goal can be achieved after all

The Estonian Ministry of the Environment suggests that while greenhouse gas emissions from forestry may exceed expected limits, experts hope to reduce the projected shortfall within a few years.

Feb 23 • 02:47 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Consumers Pay Tens of Millions More in Network Fees Due to Eesti Energia

Consumers are facing significantly higher network fees due to exemptions granted to Eesti Energia, as acknowledged by the Climate Ministry.

Feb 22 • 19:29 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Selecting Companies to Become ‘Leading Circular Economy Models’ Minimizing Resource Consumption

The Korean Ministry of Climate, Energy, and Environment is recruiting companies that heavily generate waste to support the transition to a circular economy.

Feb 22 • 03:03 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Kenya: Environment Ministry Faces Sh3.4bn Funding Gap

Kenya's Environment Ministry is grappling with a funding shortfall of Sh3.397 billion, jeopardizing key sustainability and climate resilience initiatives.

Feb 19 • 14:28 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Today in Parliament the bill for Civil Protection – What 'Active Fight' brings

Today, the Greek Parliament is discussing a bill on Civil Protection proposed by the Ministry of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection.

Feb 19 • 04:52 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Analysis: Rydman's Appointment as Minister of Social Affairs and Health was a Relief for Orpo

Wille Rydman's appointment as Finland's new Minister of Social Affairs and Health is seen as a relief for Prime Minister Petteri Orpo amid a contentious political climate.

Feb 18 • 19:10 UTC
🇩🇰 DR Nyheder
National & Local

Guard Avoids Charges for Pushing Activist on New Year's Eve

A guard who pushed a climate activist in front of Amalienborg after King Frederik's New Year speech will not face assault charges, according to the Ministry of Defense's Audit Corps.

Feb 18 • 11:33 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Live broadcast: The Environment in Global Context

The article discusses a conference organized by the University of Iceland's Sustainability Institute and the Ministry for Foreign Affairs, focusing on global environmental issues as presented in the new GEO-7 report by the UN Environment Program.

Feb 18 • 08:30 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

The Ministry is looking for ways to build affordable and high-quality rental housing

Estonia's Climate Ministry is collaborating with the European Investment Bank to find measures to construct affordable and quality rental housing outside major urban centers.

Feb 17 • 16:38 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Association says there are not enough scientific researchers in Tarcísio's management

The Association of Scientific Researchers (APqC) claims that the Ministry of Environment, Infrastructure and Logistics in São Paulo has significantly fewer researchers than needed, impacting environmental research and preparedness.

Feb 16 • 20:00 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

The Ministry of Climate has announced the bill for the support of wind farms to be presented to the public

The Estonian Ministry of Climate has revealed the costs associated with a new renewable energy procurement process focused on supporting wind farms.

Feb 16 • 16:05 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

The small energy strategy will reach the government in March. The dispute between ministries continues

The ongoing development of Poland's National Energy and Climate Plan faces delays due to disagreements between the Ministry of Energy and the Ministry of Climate.

Feb 16 • 12:20 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

KEM submits a draft order for public discussion regarding the planned wind farm in Kuldīga municipality

The Ministry of Climate and Energy (KEM) has submitted a draft order for public discussion concerning the planned wind farm by SIA 'Eko ziemeļi' in Kuldīga municipality.

Feb 13 • 15:43 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Support scheme for large energy projects will not be ready in the coming months

The support scheme for large energy projects in Estonia will not be ready in the coming months due to delays from the Eesti 200 party, which demands a climate ministry plan first.

Feb 13 • 07:55 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

The Nature House Name Contest Cost Thousands of Euros

The Estonian Climate Ministry spent €4,340 on a name contest for a new Nature House, engaging experts from Miltton communications agency.

Feb 12 • 14:52 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Will the deposit system be expanded? The climate ministry announces changes

The Polish climate ministry is considering changes to the deposit system following its initial months of operation, addressing consumer concerns about malfunctioning machines and potential expansions to include single-use glass.

Feb 12 • 09:01 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

The nature house costing 70 million that sparked controversy has been named

The Estonian Ministry of Climate announced that the nature house, projected to cost around 70 million euros and built amidst controversies, has been named Taru.

Feb 12 • 07:58 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Ministry of Climate: The claim of a sharp increase in waste collection prices in the capital is incorrect

The Estonian Ministry of Climate disputes claims regarding a significant rise in Tallinn's waste collection costs, citing anticipated reductions in waste volume due to reforms.

Feb 11 • 09:53 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Will the European Union introduce as many as 11 waste containers? The Ministry of Climate explains

The Polish Ministry of Climate has clarified that a recent claim about the EU mandating 11 different waste containers is based on a misinterpretation of a report.

Feb 10 • 15:14 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Kristjan Järvan: Estonia Faces Another Price Increase and a New Tax

Estonia is set to experience another price hike this summer due to a new waste incineration tax introduced by the Ministry of Climate, affecting all households regardless of their income or location.

Feb 10 • 07:00 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Expansion of Renewables: Wealthy Shake the Fundamental Principle of the Energy Transition

Germany's Federal Ministry of Economics is set to revise regulations for the expansion of renewable energy and the energy grid.

Feb 9 • 14:51 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

KALEV NIIT ⟩ The Ministry of Climate Kept Highly Important Information Secret

The Estonian Ministry of Climate has restricted public access to essential documents related to usage notifications, permits, and associated fees without prior notice or public discussion.

Feb 8 • 18:00 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

Turk's First Proposal: Ministry Demands 'Climate Audit'

The Czech Ministry of Environment, led by Motorists leader Petr Macinka, is initiating a significant change in climate policy through a proposed 'climate audit' to assess the impacts of green measures on the economy and society.

Feb 5 • 15:54 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Construction Engineer: The Ministry of Climate Concealed Critical Information Without Warning!

A construction engineer criticized the Ministry of Climate for unexpectedly closing access to essential documents in the building registry, complicating processes for everyone involved in construction in Estonia.

Feb 4 • 16:41 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Is nature protected less in Sweden than in Estonia? Deputy Chancellor: I didn't fully understand

A delegation from the Ministry of Climate visited Sweden to exchange information on forestry and nature conservation, where Deputy Chancellor Antti Tooming expressed confusion over findings suggesting Sweden protects nature significantly less than Estonia.

Feb 4 • 14:46 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Millions for Climate Given to Taraba Kmotrik's Golf Course and Kollár's Resort

The Ministry of Environment allocated most of an 11-million euro fund for water retention measures to private leisure resorts, raising concerns over the adequacy of these adaptations to climate change.

Feb 2 • 15:12 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

The Conflict Between the Czech Government and the President Deepens: Turk is Suing Him and Still Going to the Ministry

Filip Turk, a member of parliament and honorary president of the Motoristé sobě movement, has announced plans to sue President Petr Pavel while also being appointed as the government representative for climate policy and the Green Deal amidst a controversial public appearance.

Jan 14 • 18:03 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

"It would be a disgrace for the government." Turk cannot lead the ministry without a mandate, experts agree

Experts concur that appointing Filip Turk as the climate policy envoy without a formal mandate is problematic for the government, despite assurances that the ministry will function almost as if led by a full minister.

Jan 12 • 15:58 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

Turek will be the climate commissioner. "He will sit in the ministerial office," says Macinka

Turek has been appointed as the climate commissioner and will work from the environmental ministry office, according to Motorist leader Petr Macinka and Prime Minister Babiš.

Jan 12 • 13:31 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

After power outage: Dobrindt promises answers on arson attack

German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt vowed to take strong action against left-wing and climate extremists following a power outage and an arson attack, with the Justice Ministry stating that many of his demands are already in progress.

Jan 11 • 15:31 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Network Act at the government meeting. What is the dispute about?

The article discusses the contentious issues between the Ministry of Energy and the Ministry of Climate regarding the new network act and its potential impact on renewable energy investors and the connection process to the power grid.

Jan 7 • 11:42 UTC
🇵🇱 Oko.press
National & Local

Will horses stay on the route to Morskie Oko? The ministry responds

The Ministry of Climate and Environment asserts that horses will not operate along the entire route to Morskie Oko and that the Tatra National Park must apply for funding for buses to replace them.

Jan 5 • 17:24 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
National & Local

The Treasury will require autonomous communities and municipalities to report on the costs of climate change

The Spanish Ministry of Finance has updated the budgetary information requirements for autonomous communities and local entities to align with new European fiscal rules, amidst growing climate change denialism.

Dec 26 • 10:27 UTC
🇵🇱 Oko.press
National & Local

Drawa on the Odra, or how to establish a park without the president's consent. What next for the protection of the Middle Odra?

The Ministry of Climate is working on an alternative plan to protect the Middle Odra region after the president vetoed the establishment of the Lower Odra Valley National Park, focusing on enhancing the existing Drawieński National Park instead.

Dec 22 • 13:20 UTC

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