Environment

Nam, France sign environment sustainability agreement

WINDHOEK – Namibia and France this week signed a financial co-operation agreement to fund green and ecofriendly businesses.

Publication Date: 
12/06/2017
Southern African
Tags:
Environment, Namibia, France, International Cooperation, Agriculture, Tourism, Renewable Energy, Energy Efficiency, COP 21 (Paris), Climate Agreements, Africa
Climate Change

France's Macron urges Trump to avoid hasty climate change decision

French President Emmanuel Macron urged Donald Trump on Thursday not to take any hasty decisions on a global climate change deal that the U.S.

Publication Date: 
26/05/2017
Reuters
Tags:
Climate Change, Climate Agreements, France, United States Of America (US), COP 21 (Paris), Green House Gases
Climate Change

France's Macron urges Trump to avoid hasty climate change decision

French President Emmanuel Macron urged Donald Trump on Thursday not to take any hasty decisions on a global climate change deal that the U.S.

Publication Date: 
26/05/2017
Daily News Analysis (Delhi)
Tags:
Climate Change, France, Climate Agreements, Global
Climate Change

Only Sweden, Germany and France among EU are pursuing Paris climate goals, says study

Sweden, Germany and France are the only European countries pursuing environmental policies in line with promises made at the Paris climate conference, according to a new ranking study.

Publication Date: 
29/03/2017
Guardian (UK)
Tags:
Climate Change, Sweden, Germany, France, COP 21 (Paris), Climate Agreements, Green House Gases, European Union (EU), Carbon Dioxide
Energy

Kenya confirm180 million euro deal to boost electricity connection

NAIROBI (Xinhua) -- Kenya, European Investment Bank (EIB), the European Union (EU) and France on Monday signed a 180-million-euro deal to boost electricity connectivity in the East African country.

Publication Date: 
29/03/2017
Coast Week (Kenya)
Tags:
Energy, Kenya, Electricity, European Union (EU), France, Power Transmission, Africa
Climate Change

European Perceptions of Climate Change (EPCC): topline findings of a survey conducted in four European countries in 2016

This report summarises the topline findings of the European Perception of Climate Change Project (EPCC), a study that gives insights into public perceptions of climate change across four major European countries – France, Germany, Norway and the United Kingdom.

Publication Date: 
08/03/2017
Cardiff University
Tags:
Climate Change, Europe, France, Germany, Norway, United Kingdom (UK), Energy, Migration, Environment, Pollution, Unemployment
Energy

Britain breaks ground on new Anglo-French electricity cable

New cable will cut carbon emissions by six million tonnes between 2020 and 2030.

Publication Date: 
24/02/2017
Business Green
Tags:
United Kingdom (UK), France, Electricity, Carbon Dioxide
Air Pollution

European Commission issues 'final warning' over air pollution breaches

Germany, France, Spain, Italy and the UK all receive notification time is running out to bring air quality into line with EU standards .

Publication Date: 
15/02/2017
Business Green
Tags:
Air Pollution, Europe, Germany, France, Spain, Italy, United Kingdom (UK), Urban Air Quality, European Union (EU), Air Quality Standards
Energy

Blast at French nuclear plant does not pose contamination risk, say experts

Authorities say fire in turbine hall was outside nuclear zones of Flamanville power station near Cherbourg

Publication Date: 
09/02/2017
Guardian
Tags:
France, Nuclear Accidents, Nuclear Power Plants
Energy

France shows interest in Kenya nuclear plan

France has confirmed its interest in supporting Kenya's nuclear power developments, and is considering to offer technical, engineering and financial support to develop the proposed reactors, report

Publication Date: 
09/02/2017
ESI Africa
Tags:
Energy, Nuclear Power, France, Kenya, Nuclear Power Plants, Electricity, Africa

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