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Bellona nuclear digest. May 2024
A survey of events in the field of nuclear and radiation safety relating to Russia and Ukraine.
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Publish date: October 24, 2023
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The European Parliament’s Environment Committee has taken a significant step in the fight against climate change. The Carbon Removals Certification Framework, spearheaded by MEP Lidia Pereira, has seen substantial improvements, offering clarity and essential safeguards. Activities like Carbon Farming, Carbon Storage in Products, and Carbon Removals are now distinctly defined. With a focus on the long-term storage of atmospheric or biogenic carbon, these changes have broadened the scope, creating a comprehensive carbon accounting Certification Mechanism. While environmental safeguards and the need for further clarification persist, these amendments are pivotal in shaping the future of climate action.
Read the full press release here:CRCF_PR_Oct23_ENVI_Committee
A survey of events in the field of nuclear and radiation safety relating to Russia and Ukraine.
But it’s unlikely to impact emissions from shipping along the Northern Sea Route.
In this news digest, we monitor events that impact the environment in the Russian Arctic. Our focus lies in identifying the factors that contribute to pollution and climate change.
The following op-ed, written by Bellona’s Charles Digges, originally appeared in The Moscow Times. In recent months, the Russian nuclear in...