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Press material Wednesday 5 April 2023

● Council of the EU   05/04/2023 17:40 | Press release | Fluorinated gases and ozone depleting substances: member states ready to negotiate with Parliament   Member states agreed today on a mandate for the presidency to start negotiations with the European Parliament on two proposals for regulations that aim to phase down substances that cause greenhouse gas emissions and deplete the ozone layer. The proposals aim at limiting global temperature rise in line with the Paris Agreement. "The effects of fluorinated gases on global warming are up to several hundred thousand times stronger than CO2. Ozone depleting substances on the other hand create a hole in the ozone layer, which offers protection from cancer-causing UV rays. It’s now time to make them a thing of the past. We need all possible measures on our side to limit the global temperature rise, in line with our commitments under the Paris Agreement. This will give the right push for the economy to switch to more climate-friendly alternatives." Romina Pourmokhtari, Swedish Minister for Climate and the Environment While existing EU legislation has already limited the use of these gases significantly, the proposals discussed today will further reduce their emissions into the atmosphere. Ozone depleting substances, or ODS, are still allowed in laboratories and chemical production and reclaimed (reprocessed) ODS can be used in specialised fire protection equipment like in airplanes. Fluorinated greenhouse gases, or F-gases, are included in a wide range of products used in everyday life, such as fridges, air conditioning and medicines. They are also used in heat pumps and switchgear devices in electric power systems. Ozone depleting substances The proposal for a revised regulation would prevent ODS trapped into products, that date from when the substances were allowed, from being released into the atmosphere. The proposal includes in particular an explicit requirement to recover certain types of ODS foams from construction and demolition waste and destroy or reuse it. The proposal also aims to remove obsolete quota and registration requirements and some obsolete exemptions to prohibitions, for more legal clarity and to avoid illegal trade. The proposal modernises the licensing system to realign with existing trade rules in the field of environment, that allow for automatic customs controls per shipment. The negotiating mandate agreed by member states adheres to the principles of the proposal while bringing a few changes: the Council agreed to reduce administrative burden by adapting the provisions on essential laboratory and analytical uses while maintaining the registration requirement to avoid an increase in fraudulent practice the Council added clarifications like a time limit in the case of imports or exports of recovered, recycled or reclaimed halon for critical uses the Council also included certain uses of halons essential to national security among the critical uses of halons the Council made the provisions on penalties less prescriptive in order for them to better fit different national systems.

IGCAT Newsletter First Quarter 2023

 

IGCAT Newsletter First Quarter 2023 IGCAT VOICE

The food identity of Hauts-de-France 2023 Unlike other regions, Hauts-de-France has more than one food identity inspired by a bounty of quality local produce and many great food industry professionals. Until meeting IGCAT we hadn’t boasted about or even questioned our love of sitting around a generous table with friends and family and tucking in!

When European Region of Gastronomy was first introduced, the Regional Council for Hauts-de-France quickly formed a consortium to spread the word across the region inviting restauranters, producers, artisans, teachers, destinations, and local people to take part in showcasing our great food. I am proud and happy to say that to date we have 162 ambassadors, 153 European Region of Gastronomy labelled projects and over 260 events programmed to celebrate our title this year and candidates just keep flooding in! Participating in IGCAT competitions, events and seminars is a great way of testing our worth on a wider international scale and a wonderful way of getting to know and learning from the IGCAT network across the globe. As a result, in Hauts-de-France we are now generating or amplifying experiences and emotions, creating vocations and reinforcing the attractiveness of the hotel and restaurant industry. We are encouraging meetings and exchanges, educating people about healthy, well balanced, sustainable food, and accelerating the changes in the sector to meet new customer trends. European Region of Gastronomy Hauts-de-France 2023 is the opportunity to highlight the culinary assets of the region and contribute to its attractiveness. It has brought the people of this large region together around the beautiful subject of eating well and eating right!

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  APRIL 4, 2023

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A Clear View of Crater Lake


The lake is especially scenic in early spring when its deep-blue waters contrast with a blanket of snow on land.

Tornado Razes a Path Through Wynne


A path of destruction across the Arkansas town is visible to Landsat after another tornado outbreak swept across parts the U.S.

Battling Boll Weevils in Texas


Satellites are helping farmers in the Rio Grande Valley take on the cotton-loving beetles.

A Plateau in the Heart of Texas


Tectonic uplift millions of years ago formed Edwards Plateau, a feature that influences how people now use the land.

A Surge of Floodwater For Owens Lake


The normally dry lakebed is wet again after an atmospheric river unleashed torrential rains.

A Raging Fire in Spain


The 2023 fire season got off to an early start with a major fire in the Castellon province.

Putting the Red in “Red Tide”


Scientists developed a way to detect the fine-scale features of harmful algae blooms that occur close to beaches and inside small bays.

 APRIL 3, 2023

Natural Events



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A Surge of Floodwater For Owens Lake


The normally dry lakebed is wet again after an atmospheric river unleashed torrential rains. (Mar 31, 2023)

A Raging Fire in Spain


The 2023 fire season got off to an early start with a major fire in the Castellon province. (Mar 29, 2023)

Tornado Leaves Path of Destruction in Mississippi


A deadly tornado left a 29-mile-long path near Winona, which is visible in satellite images. (Mar 27, 2023)

Tornado Leaves Path of Destruction in Mississippi A deadly tornado left a 29-mile-long path near Winona, which is visible in satellite images.       Water-Tracking Satellite Reveals First Views The Surface Water and Ocean Topography mission has sent back some of its first glimpses of water on Earth's surface, including a detailed view of the Gulf Stream.       A Dusty Day in Northeastern China A low-pressure system lifted sand and dust from the Gobi Desert and darkened skies in Beijing.       Lava and Snow in Hawai'i A winter storm in December 2022 dropped snow over Mauna Kea and the recently erupted Mauna Loa.       Triassic Parks Fossils found in this region of Argentina have been key to understanding the origins and behaviors of mammals and dinosaurs.       Thriving With Fires Frequent fires in the pine forests in the southeastern United States enable trees and other wildlife to flourish.       Sunny Days in Morocco's Ouarzazate Basin The dry, sunny basin is the site of a solar power station that supplies electricity to nearly 2 million Moroccans.       RECENT BLOG POSTS             EARTH MATTERS March Puzzler Your challenge is to tell us the location of the satellite image and why it is interesting.

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A Dusty Day in Northeastern China A low-pressure system lifted sand and dust from the Gobi Desert and darkened skies in Beijing. (Mar 24, 2023)       Freddy Delivers Another Blow The storm's arrival in Malawi and Mozambique unleashed destructive floods and mudslides. (Mar 20, 2023)

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ΑΧΑΡΝΕΣ: κ. ΜΑΓΔΑ ΚΟΝΤΟΓΙΑΝΝΗ,υποψήφια Βουλευτής ΝΕΑ ΔΗΜΟΚΡΑΤΙΑ

 κ. ΜΑΓΔΑ ΚΟΝΤΟΓΙΑΝΝΗ,υποψήφια Βουλευτής ΝΕΑ ΔΗΜΟΚΡΑΤΙΑ:

ΑΞΙΖΕΙ ΤΗΝ ΨΗΦΟ ΣΑΣ.Τα έχει "όλα":δουλευταρού, πανέξυπνη, διορατική, έντιμη, φιλότιμη και το κυριότερο: ψηφίζοντάς την, ΨΗΦΙΖΕΤΕ ΕΝΑΝ ΑΞΙΟ ΕΚΠΡΟΣΩΠΟ ΠΡΩΤΟΓΕΝΟΥΣ ΠΑΡΑΓΩΓΗΣ!!

Εναν εκπρόσωπο όσων φροντίζουν να μην λιμοκτονήσουμε...μία κτηνοτρόφο...Ενα πρόσωπο ΠΟΥ ΑΞΙΖΕΙ ΝΑ ΨΗΦΙΣΕΤΕ...

Εύχομαι να συμφωνείτε...

(η παρούσα ΔΕΝ είναι πληρωμένη διαφήμιση.Είναι η ΑΠΟΨΗ ΜΟΥ ΚΑΙ ΜΟΝΟ χωρίς η κ. Κοντογιάννη να το γνωρίζει.)

https://twitter.com/mgvavour/status/1643548353077166081?s=20

https://www.facebook.com/v.ch.maria/posts/pfbid02iLHncdwiCciLq1v8o8WUqjEW19eVk48YVe8YuGRPzpNMnEvNMWRG3cvE6272swKTl?__cft__[0]=AZWr4UWRrQUREimmPyy42mAtN2GezAKzu4X2-dlLetqwJmjEvTg_3mpPa32QZ4axnIOAoNaRlOQnW9cjUtj11jJLVYECXM6_2QSA7cDnV0lk7HXuDoJELsEHT1Vy6uToNBQ&__tn__=%2CO%2CP-R

Χάρης Καστανίδης - Βουλευτής ΠΑΣΟΚ ΚΙΝΑΛ Α' Θεσσαλονίκης

 

Χάρης Καστανίδης - Βουλευτής ΠΑΣΟΚ ΚΙΝΑΛ Α' Θεσσαλονίκης

Ερώτηση του Χάρη Καστανίδη προς την Υπ. Εθνικής Παιδείας & Θρησκευμάτων για την έλλειψη ελέγχων αποτίμησης της σεισμικής ικανότητας των κτιρίων στο Αριστοτέλειο Πανεπιστήμιο Θεσσαλονίκης με αποτέλεσμα να τίθεται θέμα ασφάλειας του προσωπικού & των φοιτητών.https://bit.ly/3nNf48Y

ΑΧΑΡΝΕΣ:ΑΙΣΧΡΗ ΣΥΜΠΕΡΙΦΟΡΑ ΠΡΟΕΔΡΕΙΟΥ ΔΗΜΟΤΙΚΟΥ ΣΥΜΒΟΥΛΙΟΥ ΚΑΤΑ ΥΠΟΨΗΦΙΑΣ ΔΗΜΑΡΧΟΥ ΑΧΑΡΝΩΝ

 https://fb.watch/jITgMLCzWs/

ΕΝ ΑΧΑΡΝΕΣ:ΠΡΟΣ ΤΟΝ ΠΡΟΕΔΡΟ ΤΟΥ ΔΗΜΟΤΙΚΟΥ ΣΥΜΒΟΥΛΙΟΥ ΑΧΑΡΝΩΝ

ΑΝΟΙΚΤΗ ΕΠΙΣΤΟΛΗ

Κύριε Πρόεδρε,

Εδώ γεννήθηκα,εδώ μεγάλωσα,εδώ ζω και εδω θα πεθάνω όταν το Σύμπαν αποφασίσει οτι πρέπει.

Σε όλη μου τη ζωή,αγωνίστηκα για το ΔΙΚΑΙΟ,το ΣΩΣΤΟ,το ΚΑΛΟ ΑΥΤΟΥ ΤΟΥ ΤΑΛΑ ΤΟΠΟΥ που λατρεύω.

Αυτόν τον τόπο τον κυβερνάτε -λέμε τώρα- τα τελευταία 4 χρόνια,ΜΕ ΠΟΝΗΡΗ ΕΞΑΜΒΛΩΣΗ ΤΗΣ ΑΝΤΙΠΟΛΙΤΕΥΣΗΣ.Μάθατε να έχετε εκεί συμβούλους μπαμπάδες,πεθερές και διάφορους "δορυφόρους" και κανείς να μην σας αντιμιλάει.Με υποχρεώνετε λοιπόν να σας πω οτι η συμπεριφορά σας κατά της κ.  Κοσμίδου (με την οποία δεν έχω καμία ιδιαίτερη σχέση όπως και με όλους σας αλλά έχω γι αυτήν ΕΚΤΙΜΗΣΗ)είναι ΦΑΣΙΣΤΙΚΗ,ΕΠΑΙΡΡΟΥΣΑ, ΑΠΑΡΑΔΕΚΤΗ και δεν την αποδέχομαι.Θα είμαι παρούσα απο τούδε και στο εξής στα δημοτικά σας συμβούλια,γιατί θεωρώ πως κάθε ΔΗΜΟΤΗΣ ΠΟΥ ΑΓΑΠΑ ΤΟΝ ΤΟΠΟ ΤΟΥ πρέπει να κάνει το ίδιο,για να φωνάξω ως ΔΗΜΟΣΙΟΓΡΑΦΟΣ ΜΕ ΤΟ ΣΠΑΘΙ ΜΟΥ σε όλη τη γη,πως φέρεστε,αντιμετωπίζετε, προσβάλλετε,υβρίζετε κάθε έναν ΠΌΥ ΑΣΚΕΙ ΤΟ ΣΥΝΤΑΓΜΑΤΙΚΟ ΔΙΚΑΙΩΜΑ ΤΗΣ ΚΡΙΣΗΣ ΤΩΝ ΑΙΡΕΤΩΝ.Τα λέμε στο επόμενο ΔΗΜΟΤΙΚΟ ΣΥΜΒΟΥΛΙΟ...κ. Πρόεδρε..

ΜΑΡΙΑ ΧΑΤΖΗΔΑΚΗ  ΒΑΒΟΥΡΑΝΑΚΗ



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ΜΑΡΙΑ ΧΑΤΖΗΔΑΚΗ-ΒΑΒΟΥΡΑΝΑΚΗ

Κυρία Κοσμίδη,παρακαλώ να μου αποστείλλετε ΟΣΑ ΘΕΛΑΤΕ ΝΑ ΠΕΙΤΕ. Σας αποδίδω με δημοσίευση στο Οpinion Talks ANAΓΝΩΣΙΜΟΤΗΤΑ (Τελευταίος μήνας
51648
)κατ' ευθείαν απο πλατφόρμα google.

Mην ανησυχείτε για ό,τι συνέβει, είναι άχρηστο..

ΚΑΝΕΙΣ ΔΕΝ ΒΛΕΠΕΙ ΤΟ ΔΗΜΟΤΙΚΟ ΣΥΜΒΟΥΛΙΟ,ΟΥΤΕ ΔΙΑΒΑΖΕΙ οσα λένε.

ΔΕΝ ΕΙΝΑΙ ΘΕΣΜΙΚΟ ΟΡΓΑΝΟ,προσωπικό όργανο ΑΠΟΛΥΤΑΡΧΙΚΩΝ οικογενειακών "ΔΙΟΙΚΗΣΕΩΝ" είναι.

Θέτω το Οpinion Talks στην διάθεσή σας...και συγχαίρω τον ΕΞΑΙΡΕΤΟ κ. Αφουξενίδη.Επειδή "μεγάλωσε",ωρίμασε και φάνηκε για μια ακόμα φορά ΤΙ ΚΥΡΙΟΣ ΕΙΝΑΙ.

Αυτό...(και σας παρακαλώ,ψύχραιμα...ψηλαφίστε και ΑΝΑΓΝΩΡΙΣΤΕ ΤΑ ΣΗΜΑΔΙΑ ΤΗΣ ΕΠΕΡΧΟΜΕΝΗΣ ΕΠΙΤΥΧΙΑΣ ΣΑΣ...)

https://twitter.com/mgvavour/status/1643519716630179841?s=20

https://www.linkedin.com/posts/maria-chadzidakis-vavouranakis-aa4912a7_mariacretan-chadzidakis-vavouranakis-on-activity-7049285902287659008-wNIR?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop