Oceanography
EU countries allow sharks to be used for research
European Union (EU) countries have agreed to allow quota-based shark fishing in deep waters to help scientists more accurately determine the status and quantity of the r…
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Animal world
Greenland: Quite hunting quotas for polar white bears
In the face of the threat of survival of the polar bear, the Greenland government recently introduced a hunting limit for this animal. This limit measure is designed to…
Environment
EU imposes emission quotas on aviation
The European Union (EU) has said it still decided to impose emissions quotas on airlines entering the EU airspace, despite protests by Russia, the US, China and India.
Environment
Japan wants to sign an emissions agreement with Vietnam
The Nikkei newspaper on July 19 reported that Japan wanted to sign a document with Vietnam on the exchange of gas quotas.
Environment
Australia's plan: Pay to buy a greenhouse gas quota
As the host of the APEC Summit, which will take place in September, Australia is currently promoting the adoption of an emissions business model among APEC members, aime…
Environment
The EU proposes air emissions quota regulations
On December 20, the European Commission proposed applying regulations to impose CO2 emissions quotas on airlines to support efforts to cut greenhouse gas emissions in th…
Environment
WB buys China 's gas emission limit worth 930 million USD
The World Bank (WB) on December 19 announced an agreement to buy polluted quotas of two Chinese companies worth $ 930 million. This is part of a plan for rich countries…
Science Events
Europe will 'privatize' the ocean
The European Commission (EC) has plans to reform its fishing industry by granting quotas to fishing vessels for at least 15 years.
Science Events
EU banned tuna fishing until the end of 2007
The European Commission has just approved a ban on ocean tuna fishing currently in danger of overexploitation in the waters of the Eastern Atlantic Ocean and the Mediter…