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GRS to conduct preliminary safety analysis for Gorleben
The Federal Environment Ministry (BMU) has commissioned the Gesellschaft für Anlagen- und Reaktorsicherheit (Association for Plant and Reactor Safety, GRS) to carry out a preliminary safety analysis for Gorleben and summarise all available information on the salt dome and the results of
exploration activities to date. [
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Renewables' share of almost 20 percent can be achieved by 2020
At its meeting on August 4 the Federal Cabinet adopted the national renewable energy action plan presented by Federal Environment Minister Norbert Röttgen. [
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New EU Directive on Ambient Air Quality transposed
On 6 August 2010 more stringent air quality standards came into effect in Germany. This is to transpose the new EU Directive on Ambient Air Quality into German law.
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The human right to water is an important signal
Federal Environment Minister Norbert Röttgen has welcomed the UN resolution that declares access to clean drinking water and basic sanitation to be a universal human right.
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Indicator Report 2010 on German Sustainability Strategy
The 2010 Indicator Report shows that developments in the two key environment policy action fields - climate protection and renewable energies - point in the right direction.
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CCS act an important step for a future technology
Federal Economics Minister Rainer Brüderle and Federal Environment Minister Norbert Röttgen presented key elements of the joint draft act on the demonstration and application of technologies for the capture, transport and permanent storage of carbon dioxide (CO2). [
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Presentation of new TEEB report
The new TEEB for Business Report concludes that companies can only meet today's market requirements if they integrate sustainable biodiversity management into their corporate strategy. [
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New Länder are pioneers of modern environmental protection
The number of innovative environmental and energy technology companies in eastern Germany is higher than average. These companies generate added value in ecological and economic terms and create jobs. [
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Röttgen welcomes Mediation Committee conclusions on support for solar energy
Federal Environment Minister Norbert Röttgen has welcomed the agreement reached yesterday in the Mediation Committee on lowering the support rate for solar power under the Renewable Energy Sources Act. [
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Press review
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Merkel attempts defuse dispute over planned nuclear tax
(DW-World, 22 August 2010)
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