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151 records in 2010
Netherlands · House of Representatives · 10 June 2010
Ontwerpbesluit tot wijziging van het Besluit handel in emissierechten (verlenging NOx opt-out)
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 June 2010
141 Deputy Fergus O’Dowd asked the Minister for Transport if he has supported academic research into transport issues in third level institutions over the past five years; the amount and institution involved; if he will continue this research; if he will support research into the way climate change is affecting our geology and thus impacting on out transport systems including rail and road; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24650/10]
United States · United States Congress · 9 June 2010
Practical Energy and Climate Plan Act of 2010 - Revises the Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards by requiring at least a 4% annual increase in the average fuel economy level beginning in model year 2017, unless the standards are technologically unachievable, cannot be achieved without materially reducing the overall safety of automobiles, or are not cost effective. Requires the Secretary of Transportation (DOT) to: (1) prescribe separate standards for passenger and non-passenger automobiles to achieve a combined fuel economy average of at least 34.1 miles per gallon for model year 2016 (currently 35 miles per gallon for model year 2020) for the total fleet of automobiles manufactured; and (2) determine the greatest achievable fuel efficiency improvement targets for rules pertaining to commercial medium- and heavy-duty vehicles and work trucks. Authorizes the Secretary to implement regulations for vehicle classes and components of such vehicles on an accelerated basis. Requires manufacturers to ensure that 50% of automobiles and light duty trucks manufactured in model years 2013-2014 are dual fueled (90% in 2015 and subsequent model years). Amends the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 (PURPA) to require an electric utility to obtain no less than 15% of the base quantity of electricity it sells to consumers from diverse energy for 2015-2019, 20% for 2020-2024, 25% for 2025-2029, 30% for 2030-2049, and 50% for 2050. Requires the Secretary of Energy (DOE) to establish a federal diverse energy credit trading program. Requires the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to establish an incentive program to permanently retire conventional coal plants with the largest pollution-related liabilities. Amends the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to: (1) replace the incentive program for the production of cellulosic biofuels with one for the production of renewable fuels; and (2) require the Secretary of the Treasury to transfer funding to the Secretary of Energy for the cost of loan guarantees to promote the development of advanced nuclear energy facilities. Amends the Internal Revenue Code to: (1) allow a refundable and transferable income tax credit for fuel savings amounts achieved by a new qualified fuel-efficient motor vehicle; and (2) impose an excise tax on the sale of a fuel guzzler motor. Amends the Energy Conservation and Production Act to require the Secretary of Energy to: (1) update national model building energy codes at least every three years; and (2) establish targets for overall energy savings in buildings and minimum building efficiency standards. Establishes in DOE a Homes and Buildings Energy Retrofits Program that has an annual target energy efficiency retrofit rate of 5% for homes and 2% for commercial buildings. Amends the National Energy Conservation Policy Act to: (1) direct federal agencies to ensure that new federal buildings are designed to enhance energy efficiency; (2) revise requirements concerning agency procurement of energy efficient products; and (3) direct agency heads to implement best management practices for energy-efficient management of servers and data centers. Amends the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 to direct the Secretary of Agriculture to make loans to public power districts, public utility districts, or specified electric cooperatives that borrowed and repaid, prepaid, or are paying electric loan made or guaranteed by the Rural Utilities Service for making loans to consumers for implementing energy efficient measures. Amends the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to: (1) require the Secretary of Energy to carry out a grant program to pay the federal share of creating a revolving loan program for manufacturers to implement commercially available technologies or processes that significantly reduce system energy intensity and improve U.S. industrial competitiveness; (2) include computer monitors and displays as covered products under the energy conservation program for consumer products other than automobiles; and (3) require the Secretary to establish an energy conservation standard for each type or class of covered industrial equipment.
Germany · German Bundestag · 4 June 2010
Originaltext der Frage(n):<br /> <br /> Teilt die Bundesregierung die Ansicht des Wissenschaftlichen Beirates des Bundesministeriums der Finanzen (BMF), dass – laut dem Gutachten „Klimapolitik zwischen Emissionsvermeidung und Anpassung“ des Wissenschaftlichen Beirates des BMF vom 12. März 2010 – eine nationale Vorreiterrolle beim Klimaschutz und bei der aktiven Emissionsminderung sowohl hinsichtlich der nationalen Kosten als auch des Ausgangs internationaler Klimaverhandlungen schädlich sei, und wenn ja, welche Konsequenzen zieht sie aus dem Gutachten für ihre nationale und internationale Klimaschutzpolitik?
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 June 2010
448 Deputy Seymour Crawford asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources, further to Parliamentary Question No. 333 of 27 April 2010, if he will justify the fact that some individuals cannot get broadband in the area or have to pay significant prices for a booster box; his views on whether it is fair that a national organisation should advise that the area is covered by broadband when the reality is only pockets of areas are covered by broadband, depending on which side of the hill that one lives on; his further views on whether in the current economic climate broadband is essential for people wherever they live to make contact with opportunities which will allow them to get income from employment in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23237/10]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 June 2010
416 Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will bring forward new proposals to meet Kyoto climate change targets here; the number of carbon credits and the estimated cost of buying same during the Kyoto timeframe; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22821/10]
United States · United States Congress · 28 May 2010
Congratulates the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora on its 35th anniversary. Recognizes the important contributions the Convention has made in regulating international trade in endangered species and protecting such species worldwide. Recognizes the increasing importance of the Convention in addressing multiple and compounding threats on species and ecosystems arising from over-exploitation, habitat loss, invasive species, disease, and the effects of climate change. Applauds the Convention's recent leadership in reaffirming strong protections for the African elephant, and other endangered species. Urges: (1) renewed, expanded, and accelerated commitments to the Convention by all Parties to ensure the Convention's contribution to species conservation; (2) the U.S. delegation to the Convention to utilize international cooperation to encourage other Parties to the Convention to collaborate effectively to curb excessive exploitation of species for international trade; and (3) the Convention to adopt stronger protections for the polar bear, sharks, bluefin tuna, and other endangered species at the 16th meeting of the Conference of the Parties in 2013.
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 May 2010
235 Deputy Paul Gogarty asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills if there are specific policies in place directed towards migrants who have become unemployed in the current economic climate to assist them in finding new employment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22504/10]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 May 2010
197 Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if postal voting or other voting arrangement is available to citizens who have left the country since the last general election as a result of the current economic climate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22461/10]
United States · United States Congress · 27 May 2010
Clean Energy Infrastructure for Rural Communities Act of 2010 - Amends the Rural Electrification Act of 1936 to authorize the Secretary of Agriculture to make electric loans for transmission facilities primarily for interconnecting renewable energy facilities to a high-voltage transmission line. Revokes the requirement that the rate of an electric loan for renewable energy be equal to the average tax-exempt municipal bond rate of similar maturities. Amends the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act to: (1) authorize the Secretary to make and insure loans to improve the economic and environmental climate by encouraging the development and construction of infrastructure to provide access to natural gas in rural communities; and (2) define "natural gas" as unmixed natural gas or any mixture of natural and artificial gas.
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 May 2010
341 Deputy Michael D’Arcy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on whether the €800 euro fee for fingerpost signs per annum is a reasonable charge in this current economic climate. [21451/10]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 May 2010
340 Deputy Michael D’Arcy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if, in view of the current economic climate, he will consider waiving fingerpost signage fees for businesses who wish to give directions to their premises. [21450/10]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 May 2010
89 Deputy Liz McManus asked the Taoiseach the number of time the Cabinet committee on climate change met in 2009; the number of times it has met to date in 2010; when the next scheduled meeting will take place [21379/10]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 May 2010
85 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection the length of time required to process an application for jobseeker’s allowance, back to education allowance, disability allowance, disability benefit, child benefit, contributory old age pension, non-contributory old age pension, invalidity, disablement, household package, rent or mortgage support or other social welfare payments; the number of such applications on appeal; the length of time taken to process appeals; the reason for the delays; if his attention has been drawn to the hardship caused by such delays in the current economic climate; if he has taken or intends to take any action to address these issues and reduce to a specific time within which all applications must be processed in line with current needs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21706/10]
United States · United States Congress · 25 May 2010
Green Energy Efficient Roofs and Job Creation Act of 2010 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to classify as 20-year property for depreciation purposes a roof replacement on a commercial building during 2010 or 2011 with a roof assembly which has the new insulation installed entirely above the roof deck and which meets or exceeds the minimum R-value for the appropriate climate zone as specified in the International Energy Conservation Code.
United States · United States House of Representatives · 20 May 2010
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 May 2010
188 Deputy Liz McManus asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will report on the recent United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change climate discussions in Bonn, Germany; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21118/10]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 May 2010
79 Deputy Liz McManus asked the Minister for Finance his plans to implement the pledge of €100 million for climate finance; if he will ensure that this fund will not be taken from the overseas aid commitment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21216/10]
United States · United States Congress · 19 May 2010
Provides that compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) does not require consideration of: (1) the climate change effects or greenhouse gas emissions of a proposed action and alternative actions; or (2) the relationship of climate change effects or greenhouse gas emissions to a proposed action or alternatives, including the relationship to proposal design, environmental impacts, mitigation, and adaptation measures. Prohibits the provisions of a draft, proposed, or final results of any analysis, study, mitigation measure, adaptation measure, environmental impact statement or similar analysis, design proposal, action, or alternative developed pursuant to NEPA (including regulations) relating to climate change effects or greenhouse gas emissions from being the basis for any enforceable measure or action under any other provision of law. Declares that this Act does not preempt or interfere with: (1) any authority to consider the climate change effects or greenhouse gas emissions effects of proposed legislation or regulations specifically addressing greenhouse gas emissions; or (2) requirements to consider the potential climate change effects or greenhouse gas emission effects of proposals for agency action during planning or design processes under provisions of law other than NEPA.
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 May 2010
110 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health and Children the steps she has taken or proposes to take to speed up the process of medical card and rent or mortgage support applications with particular reference to the need to meet the needs of the community arising from the current economic climate; if she and or her Department has given any instructions to the relevant officers not to respond to the queries from Members or other public representatives; if her attention has been drawn to the growing practice in this context; her plans to address the issue arising; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20228/10]
Germany · German Bundestag · 14 May 2010
Originaltext der Frage(n):<br /> <br /> Arbeitet des Bundesministerium für Umwelt, Naturschutz und Reaktorsicherheit an einem nationalen Klimaschutzgesetz, wie es z. B. mit dem Climate Change Act in Großbritannien schon vorliegt, und wenn ja, wann ist mit der Vorlage eines ersten Referentenentwurfs zu rechnen?<br /> <br /> Wie bewertet die Bundesregierung ein nationales Klimaschutzgesetz für Deutschland, mit dem zum einen die Verminderung der Treibhausgasemissionen in Deutschland um 40 Prozent bis zum Jahr 2020 und um 80 bis 95 Prozent bis zum Jahr 2050 (Basisjahr 1990) festgelegt wird und zum anderen die Einrichtung eines unabhängigen Kontrollgremiums gesetzlich und rechtlich verbindlich verankert und mit entsprechenden gesetzlichen Maßnahmen unterlegt wird?
United States · United States Congress · 13 May 2010
Limit Executive Actions Suspending Energy Act of 2010 or the LEASE Act of 2010 - Prohibits the head of any federal agency from taking any administrative action to regulate greenhouse gas emissions (including by issuing orders, promulgating regulations, or otherwise regulating, monitoring, mitigating, predicting, or documenting such emissions) for purposes of addressing climate change unless a federal statute expressly and specifically authorizes such action.
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 May 2010
189 Deputy Willie Penrose asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his views on amending the Bankruptcy Act, 1988 and, in particular to amend the provisions having regard to the current economic climate; if due cognisance will be taken of the provisions introduced in the UK to address hardship, particularly in the context of home repossessions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19173/10]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 May 2010
127 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance the measures he plans to take to reduce the impact of the carbon tax on domestic, household, farming, transport, tourism, industrial and commercial sectors, having regard to the current economic climate and those on lower income after the harsh winter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19660/10]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 May 2010
83 Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Innovation if his attention has been drawn to the significant number of closures of retail outlets and consequent job losses in this sector; if his attention has been further drawn to the problems created for many retail outlets by high levels of rent and the refusal of landlords to reduce rates to take account of the current economic climate; the steps he will take to address this problem; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19175/10]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 May 2010
311 Deputy Seán Barrett asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his plans to publish climate change legislation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19028/10]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 May 2010
252 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the extent of new schemes contemplated by his Department in 2010 to address issues arising from the current economic climate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19339/10]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 May 2010
78 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the extent to which he plans to develop and extend the schemes operated by his Department aimed at addressing the issue of urban or rural renewal with particular reference to the need to combat the situation arising from the current economic climate; the degree to which he further plans to increase expenditure in specific areas or headings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18920/10]
Germany · German Bundestag · 7 May 2010
Originaltext der Frage(n):<br /> <br /> Welche konkreten Zusagen und Vereinbarungen wurden bei der China-Reise vom Bundesminister für Umwelt, Naturschutz und Reaktorsicherheit, Dr. Norbert Röttgen, Anfang April 2010 (Pressemitteilung des Bundesministeriums für Umwelt, Naturschutz und Reaktorsicherheit – BMU – vom 9. April 2010) bezüglich der deutsch-chinesischen Zusammenarbeit im Bereich „Energieeffizienz und Elektromobilität“ sowie der Klimapolitik im Hinblick auf die beteiligten Institutionen und Unternehmen, die eingesetzten Finanzmittel, den Zeitrahmen sowie die Art und den Umfang der Kooperation getroffen? <br /> <br /> Wie beabsichtigt der Bundesminister für Umwelt, Naturschutz und Reaktorsicherheit, einerseits Elektromobilität zu einem Schwerpunkt der deutsch-chinesischen Kooperation zu machen (Pressemitteilung des BMU vom 9. April 2010) und andererseits die Ressourcen in Deutschland zu bündeln, um im Bereich Elektromobilität stärker in Konkurrenz „insbesondere [zu] asiatischen Ländern“ (Pressemitteilung des BMU vom 15. April 2010) treten zu können?
United States · United States House of Representatives · 6 May 2010
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 May 2010
125 Deputy Charlie O’Connor asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will make a comprehensive statement on his policy to tackle climate change; if he will confirm the actions being taken; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18558/10]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 April 2010
113 Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if the number of work permits being issued has diminished since the current economic climate began; the numbers of permits outstanding; and the number newly issued over the past 30 months. [16348/10]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 April 2010
61 Deputy Liz McManus asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the implications of the broadcasting levy; his views on whether it will impact adversely on staffing levels of the independent radio sector, with jobs already having been lost due to the current economic climate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16627/10]
Germany · German Bundestag · 23 April 2010
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 April 2010
18 Deputy Eamon Gilmore asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding the schedule in the National Climate Change to prepare a Climate Change Adaption Strategy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15968/10]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 April 2010
12 Deputy Eamon Gilmore asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the steps he has taken in relation to the commitment contained in the Programme for Government to establish a high level Commission on Climate Change to oversee implementation of the Climate Change Strategy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15967/10]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 April 2010
620 Deputy Mary Upton asked the Minister for Arts, Sports and Tourism if she will convene a meeting of all the stakeholders in the racing and betting industries in order to see the agreement that can be reached to help each of these industries to survive during the current economic climate; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14515/10]
United States · United States Congress · 20 April 2010
NEPA Certainty Act - Declares that the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) should not be used to document, predict, or mitigate the climate effects of specific federal actions. Provides that compliance with NEPA does not include consideration of: (1) the greenhouse gas emissions, or any climate change effects of those emissions, of a proposed action and alternative actions; or (2) the relationship of climate change effects to a proposed action or alternatives, including the relationship to proposal design, environmental impacts, mitigation, and adaptation measures. Declares that this Act does not preempt or interfere with: (1) any authority to consider the climate change effects of proposed legislation or regulations specifically addressing greenhouse gas emissions; or (2) requirements to consider the potential effects of climate change on proposals for agency action during planning or design processes under provisions of law other than NEPA.
United States · United States House of Representatives · 15 April 2010
United States · United States Congress · 1 April 2010
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 April 2010
60 Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Finance if, in view of the current economic climate, he will prepare an updated National Strategic Reference Framework for Ireland, setting out the policy context within which the funding available to Ireland under the Regional Competitiveness and Employment Objective over the 2007 to 2013 period through the European Regional Development Fund and the European Social Fund may be applied; the amount that will accrue to Ireland through the ERDF and ESF funds during the years 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013; the amount of this funding that has already been allocated; if any of these funds remain to be allocated or will be re-allocated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14306/10]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 March 2010
121 Deputy Mary Upton asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs his views on the recent statement by the UN Secretary General to seek an independent evaluation of the scientific work of the UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. [13338/10]
Germany · German Bundestag · 26 March 2010
Originaltext der Frage(n):<br /> <br /> Wie erfüllt die Bundesregierung die von der Bundeskanzlerin vor der internationalen Klimakonferenz in Kopenhagen gemachte Zusage, dass Deutschland im Rahmen der sog. Quick-Start-Finanzierung für den Zeitraum von 2010 bis 2012 jährlich einen Anteil von 420 Mio. Euro für den internationalen Klimaschutz übernehmen wird, und wo genau werden diese Mittel im Haushalt 2010 (bitte genaue Titel angeben) bereitgestellt?<br /> <br /> Handelt es sich bei den zugesagten 420 Mio. Euro, wie von der Bundeskanzlerin versprochen, um „frisches“ Geld, oder inwieweit werden darin Mittel angerechnet, die schon in früheren Haushaltsjahren für den Klimaschutz zur Verfügung standen oder schon für andere internationale Projekte wie z. B. für den Schutz und Erhalt der Biodiversität zugesagt wurden?
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 March 2010
43 Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will provide additional funding to the Equality Authority and to the free legal advice centres in response to the evidence that an increasing number of employers are using the current economic climate as an excuse to discriminate against women who are pregnant, on maternity leave or returning to work after having a baby. [13057/10]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 March 2010
3 Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Taoiseach if he will make a statement on his participation in and on the outcome of the Copenhagen summit on climate change. [3469/10]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 March 2010
2 Deputy Eamon Gilmore asked the Taoiseach if he will make a statement on his participation in the Copenhagen summit on climate change. [48557/09]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 March 2010
1 Deputy Enda Kenny asked the Taoiseach if he will report on his attendance at the United National conference on climate change in Copenhagen; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48428/09]
United States · United States Congress · 24 March 2010
Maintaining Agency Direction on Financial Fraud Act - Prohibits any interpretive guidance issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission which relates to "Commission Guidance Regarding Disclosure Related to Climate Change" from taking effect with respect to any person on or after February 2, 2010.
Austria · National Council · 23 March 2010
Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Dr. Gabriela Moser, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Land- und Forstwirtschaft, Umwelt und Wasserwirtschaft betreffend "Think!" - oder: "Ist ein Zweit-Dienstwagen für die Wiener Innenstadt - und sei es ein E-Mobil! - für den Umweltminister das richtige Signal für Klimaschutz und energieeffiziente Mobilität?"
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 March 2010
695 Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the animal welfare issues arising from the current economic climate and the substantial increase in the horse population in recent years; the initiatives he plans in this area including possible market intervention and increased competition for horses for the food chain; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12557/10]