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Wolf protection in Europe has become deeply political – Spain's experience tells us why

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023

Over the past decade alone, they have expanded their range on the continent by more than 25%.

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  • Over the past decade alone, they have expanded their range on the continent by more than 25%.
  • This resurgence was brought into sharp focus in September 2023 following a controversial statement by Ursula von der Leyen, president of the European Commission.
  • An examination of Spain’s motivations for protection may provide some insight into what motivates countries to adopt such different approaches to coexistence.

What does coexistence mean?

    • Our findings revealed three distinct and, to some extent, conflicting views of what coexistence means and how it should be achieved.
    • They saw people as a part of nature and interpreted coexistence as a state where the wolf was controlled to not disrupt pastoral activities.
    • They saw coexistence as a state where human activities were controlled so that wolves could roam free.

The politics of wolf conservation

    • Podemos, one of the left coalition parties, submitted a proposition for strict wolf protection in 2016 (when they were in opposition) in collaboration with pro-wolf advocacy groups.
    • These criteria do not consider how stringent wolf protection measures might affect other cultural or ecological values, like pastoral farming systems.
    • Spain’s decision was also influenced by the protectionists’ view of the wolf’s conservation status.
    • For example, an assessment submitted to the International Union for Conservation of Nature Red List in 2018 indicates that the Iberian wolf population is large, stable and slowly expanding.

This nature or that nature?

    • Science plays a crucial role in evaluating various policy options and their consequences, such as the effect of an increased wolf population on sheep or deer behaviour.
    • That choice depends on what people, livestock and wildlife in a particular place need to live well.
    • With this in mind, it is concerning that the pragmatic interpretation is largely overlooked in the debate.
    • Every Wednesday, The Conversation’s environment editor writes Imagine, a short email that goes a little deeper into just one climate issue.

Star Refrigeration reaches 2023 final of VIBES Scottish Environment Business Awards

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Wednesday, May 31, 2023

GLASGOW, UK, May 31, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Leading natural refrigeration and heating experts, Star Refrigeration, have been shortlisted as a finalist for the 2023 VIBES Scottish Environment Business Awards, which celebrate companies who achieve a balance between economic success and environmental sustainability. The 2023 shortlist was announced last week ahead of the awards ceremony taking place in November.

Key Points: 
  • GLASGOW, UK, May 31, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Leading natural refrigeration and heating experts, Star Refrigeration, have been shortlisted as a finalist for the 2023 VIBES Scottish Environment Business Awards, which celebrate companies who achieve a balance between economic success and environmental sustainability.
  • Dave Pearson, Group Sustainable Development Director at Star Refrigeration, said, "We are delighted to be shortlisted in this award.
  • The VIBES Scottish Environment Business Awards are a partnership between Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA), The Scottish Government, Energy Saving Trust, Highland & Islands Enterprise, Scottish Enterprise, South of Scotland Enterprise, Scottish Water, Zero Waste Scotland and NatureScot.
  • For more information about the VIBES 2023 Scottish Business Environment Awards, visit https://www.vibes.org.uk/
    For more information about Star Refrigeration's sustainable developments, visit https://www.star-ref.co.uk/

Global Electrostatic Precipitator Market Report 2022: Sector to Reach $9.39 Billion by 2028 at a 4.2% CAGR - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Wednesday, April 26, 2023

The "Global Electrostatic Precipitator Market Size, Share, Growth Analysis, By Type, By Design, By End Use - Industry Forecast 2022-2028" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • The "Global Electrostatic Precipitator Market Size, Share, Growth Analysis, By Type, By Design, By End Use - Industry Forecast 2022-2028" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • Global Electrostatic Precipitator Market size was valued at USD 7.21 billion in 2021 and is expected to reach USD 9.39 billion by 2028, at a CAGR of 4.2% during the forecast period (2022-2028).
  • The electrostatic precipitator is one of the most reliable and advanced methods for collecting particulate matter (ESP).
  • On the basis of type, the global electrostatic precipitator market is segmented into Wet and Dry.

Jerry Carter Inducted into the Texas Housing Hall of Honor

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Monday, November 21, 2022

AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Texas Association of Builders (TAB) revealed that Jerry Carter has been inducted into the 2022 Texas Housing Hall of Honor as voted upon by the Texas Housing Hall of Honor Board of Governors.

Key Points: 
  • AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Texas Association of Builders (TAB) revealed that Jerry Carter has been inducted into the 2022 Texas Housing Hall of Honor as voted upon by the Texas Housing Hall of Honor Board of Governors.
  • For over 40 years, Jerry Carter has been providing leadership across the NAHB federation and in his community.
  • Jerry was honored in 2004 with TAB's J.B. Sandlin Builder of the Year award and served as President of the Texas Association of Builders in 2007.
  • About the Texas Association of Builders: Founded in 1946, the Texas Association of Builders is an affiliate of the National Association of Home Builders and has 26 local home builders associations across Texas.

Global Blow Molded Plastics (PP, ABS, PE, PVC) Market Report 2021 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Monday, October 11, 2021

The "Global Blow Molded Plastics Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report by Product (PP, ABS, PE, PVC), by Technology (Extrusion, Injection), by Application (Packaging, Automotive & Transport), and Segment Forecasts, 2021-2028" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • The "Global Blow Molded Plastics Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report by Product (PP, ABS, PE, PVC), by Technology (Extrusion, Injection), by Application (Packaging, Automotive & Transport), and Segment Forecasts, 2021-2028" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • The global blow molded plastics market size is anticipated to reach USD 98.7 billion by 2028, growing at a CAGR of 3.3%
    The global industry is expected to witness significant growth over the forecast period owing to increasing product demand from various application industries.
  • Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) has several applications in the packaging industry including in manufacturing bottles intended for the packaging of food & beverage products.
  • Extrusion blow molded plastics was the largest and the fastest-growing technology segment in 2020.

Quality of Europe’s bathing waters remains high, latest annual assessment finds

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Tuesday, June 9, 2020

Regular monitoring and assessment of bathing water are essential for ensuring that we maintain the already very high quality across Europe and, where needed, we take effective measures to address water pollution. Cleaner bathing waters do not only benefit our own health and well-being but also the health of the environment. The results published by the European Environment Agency (EEA) and the European Commissiongive a good indication where swimmers can find the best quality bathing waters.

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Regular monitoring and assessment of bathing water are essential for ensuring that we maintain the already very high quality across Europe and, where needed, we take effective measures to address water pollution. Cleaner bathing waters do not only benefit our own health and well-being but also the health of the environment.

  • The results published by the European Environment Agency (EEA) and the European Commissiongive a good indication where swimmers can find the best quality bathing waters.
  • This years report once again confirms that European citizens can continue to enjoy very high quality standards when bathing in European waters and all measures must be taken to continue along this path.
  • Hans Bruyninckx, EEA Executive Director, said:"Regular monitoring and assessment of bathing water are essential for ensuring that we maintain the already very high quality across Europe and, where needed, we take effective measures to address water pollution.
  • Cleaner bathing waters do not only benefit our own health and well-being but also the health of the environment.

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      • Albania and Switzerland also monitored and reported on the quality of their bathing water sites and their data are included in the assessment.
      • Specific results showed only minor drops in sites meeting the highest excellent standards, and the minimum sufficient quality requirements set out in the EUs Bathing WaterDirective.
      • Excellent quality bathing water sites across Europe stood at 85 %.
      • That figure has not fluctuated much since 2013, when the figure stood at 2 %, reflecting the long-term improvements in bathing water quality in Europe.
      • Europe's bathing water quality has vastly improved over the last 40 years, when the EU's Bathing Water Directive was introduced.
      • On that basis, the Commission will decide whether additional initiatives should be taken to improve the functioning of the directive.
    Proportion of bathing waters with excellent quality in European countries in 2019
      • Source:WISE bathing water quality database (data from 2019 annual reports by EU Member States1, Albania and Switzerland).
      • Note:The assessment covers 22295 bathing waters in Europe that were reported to EEA for the 2019 season.
      • In Poland, only 187 out of 606 bathing waters were quality assessed which explains the low proportion of excellent quality in this country.
      • The assessment of the bathing water quality under the Bathing Water Directive makes use of the values of two microbiological parameters: Intestinal enterococci and Escherichia coli.

    Jacobs Secures National Flood Risk Assessment 2 (NaFRA2) Contract

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    Thursday, May 28, 2020

    DALLAS, May 28, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Jacobs (NYSE:J) was selected by England's Environment Agency to design, develop and implement the National Flood Risk Assessment 2 (NaFRA2), a pioneering cloud computing system that will help create a step-change in the quality and scope of England's national flood risk information.

    Key Points: 
    • DALLAS, May 28, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Jacobs (NYSE:J) was selected by England's Environment Agency to design, develop and implement the National Flood Risk Assessment 2 (NaFRA2), a pioneering cloud computing system that will help create a step-change in the quality and scope of England's national flood risk information.
    • "We believe this will be the world's first cloud-based, interactive national flood risk assessment system combining local and national flood modeling for rivers, sea and surface water," said Jacobs People & Places Solutions Senior Vice President and General Manager, Europe, Middle East and Africa Donald Morrison.
    • "Once operational it will enable the Environment Agency to manage flood risk in England more effectively and efficiently."
    • These will help the Environment Agency produce a comprehensive picture of risk and uncertainty, including core public national flood risk information and data to support flood incidents.