Algeria to give up Desertec project
Algeria has decided not to participate in the European project Desertec, a decision that was a blow to the rest of partner countries that have seen this as a bad news.
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Solar power, if EU public aids go to China
At the opening of the 25th Conference on European Photovoltaic Industry in Valencia on September 6, 2010, Winfried Hoffmann (pictured), deputy chairman of the European Photovoltaic Industry Association (EPIA) was clear: "Chinese companies have an investment capacity of 9.5 billion €", which makes them very competitive. "So Europe needs to maintain its investment in the industry."
European Mobility Week 2010: travel smarter, live better
From 16 to 22 September 2010, hundreds of European towns and cities will participate in the ninth edition of European Mobility Week and invite their citizens to a wide range of activities promoting sustainable mobility.
Germany confirmed as largest photovoltaic market worldwide
Photovoltaic system installations in the first half of 2010, estimated at 3 GWp, continue to consolidate Germany's position as the world's largest photovoltaic (PV) market and an attractive investment location for PV companies. In 2009, Germany accounted for approximately one of every two newly installed modules worldwide, with total installations at 3.8 GWp for the year.
Time Magazine and Bologna's Sana
Time Magazine, the leading weekly magazine in the United States, one the most authoritative in the world, dedicated the "cover story" of the Sept. 6 issue to the match be...
Spain, organic products are not affected by the crisis
The economic crisis is sparing the organic industry in Spain, as proved by the good results of specialized retail chains such as Veritas. First natural certified hotel in Europe opened in South Tyrol
It's called Theiner's Garten BIO Vitalhotel, and it's located in Gargazzone, South Tyrol (Italy), the first European structure to get the "KlimaHotel" certification for n...
Algeria to give up Desertec project
Algeria has decided not to participate in the European project Desertec , a decision that was a blow to the rest of partner countries that have seen this as a bad news.
Super-moms, organic champions
This summer was full of positive signs for the organic sector. Small and big signs, in various parts of the world, confirmed the trend for a greater attention toward ever...
Funding of fresh produce PO in need of revision
A revision to European fruit and vegetable PO (producer organisations) funding was proposed on July 13 by the European Commission's Directorate-General for Agriculture an...
Organic cosmetics overlook sustainable pagkaging
Although an increasing number of beauty companies are focusing on reducing their environmental footprint through green formulations, resource efficiency and life-cycle as...
EU to invest 92m euros in Mediterranean sustainable projects
During the summer he European Commission approved the Regional Action Programme 2010 for the Mediterranean area.France and Germany now agree with the UK to cut emissions 30%
France and Germany have changed their mind and now join the UK and agree for a larger reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2020, 30% instead of the targeted 20%. This...
Associations' statements
- IFOAM urges FAO to develop organic agriculture
- Industrial agriculture causes global deforestation and habitat loss
- U.S., OTA enhances organic consumption against health risks from pesticides
- IFOAM with IFAD to support smallholder farming and alleviate rural poverty
- Italy, new agreement to support and promote the organic industry
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Organic berries better than conventional, new study reveals
Second annual report on pesticide residues by EFSA
The percentage of samples free of pesticide residues has increased in comparison with prev...
Only 3.5% of foods exceed the maximum pesticide residues level, EFSA says
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