Banning Europe’s ‘dirty’ fuels, West African countries put people's health first – UN environment wing: Five West African nations are banning ‘dirty’ European fuels – exported fuels with higher sulphur levels – in response to concerns over vehicle emissions and in an effort to bring safer, cleaner air to more than 250 million people, the United Nations … [Read more...] about Banning Europe’s ‘dirty’ fuels, West African countries put people’s health first – UN environment wing
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Inverter Air Conditioning: Cool the Room Not the Environment
Inverter Air Conditioning: Cool the Room Not the Environment: Air conditioners are a necessity at this time of year, but many are understandably concerned with the prospect of increased energy bills and a negative environmental impact. LG explains why inverter technology is the future of air conditioning – keeping you cool while using far less energy doing it. During the hot … [Read more...] about Inverter Air Conditioning: Cool the Room Not the Environment
Human rights and the environment: UN expert launches first fact-finding visit to Madagascar
Human rights and the environment: UN expert launches first fact-finding visit to Madagascar: The United Nations Special Rapporteur on human rights and the environment, John H. Knox, will undertake his first official visit to Madagascar from 25 to 31 October 2016 to assess how the country is protecting and promoting human rights relating to environmental protection. … [Read more...] about Human rights and the environment: UN expert launches first fact-finding visit to Madagascar
German Minister for the Environment to visit Kenya
German Minister for the Environment to visit Kenya: The German Federal Minister for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Building and Nuclear Safety, Dr. Barbara Hendricks, will visit Kenya from 28th September to 1st October. The visit is part of a trip to three African countries on the occasion of the 17th Conference of the Parties to the Convention on International Trade in … [Read more...] about German Minister for the Environment to visit Kenya
Professional development essential in tax environment
Professional development essential in tax environment: Professional development essential in tax environment The South African Institute of Professional Accountants (SAIPA) says some of the amendments of the draft Tax Administration Laws Amendment Bill will have a direct impact on the tax practitioners, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), who need to be in a … [Read more...] about Professional development essential in tax environment
