Archive for 'Protection of Environment'
Grigory Yavlinsky visited the Krasnoyarsk Territory
The presidential candidate met with residents of Krasnoyarsk and Zheleznogorsk Press Release, 20.02.2018 On 19 February, presidential candidate Grigory Yavlinsky visited the Krasnoyarsk Territory. The first half of the day he spent in the city of Zheleznogorsk, where he met with the team of city electric networks company and the head of the city administration. […]
Posted: February 21st, 2018 under Housing and Utilities Reform, Presidential elections 2018, Protection of Environment, Russia-Ukraine relations, Russian Economy, War in Syria, YABLOKO for Nuclear Safety.
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Grigory Yavlinsky: Cruelty to animals demonstrates society’s moral order
Press Release, 17.02.2018 On Saturday, February 17, presidential candidate Grigory Yavlinsky visited the Sheremetyevsky dog shelter of the Charitable Foundation “In Good Hands”. He considers it necessary to adopt a law on protection of animals. As a deputy of the Legislative Assembly of St. Petersburg, Yavlinsky proposed to introduce measures against cruel treatment of animals: […]
Posted: February 19th, 2018 under Presidential elections 2018, Protection of Environment, Без рубрики.
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A year without Alexei Yablokov
An outstanding scientist and person passed away on January 10, 2017 An outstanding environemntal scientist and founder of Yabloko’s Green Russia faction Alexei Yablokov passed away a year ago. Alexei Yablokov probably was the first prominent scientist who realised the an environmentalist can and must engage in politics in modern Russia. And he became a […]
Posted: January 10th, 2018 under Environmental Policies, Protection of Environment.
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The Krasnoyarsk branch of Yabloko calls for a “greener” city budget
Alexander Kolotov made a speech at public hearings Press Release, 5.12.2017 The draft budget of the city of Krasnoyarsk for 2018 shows that creation of an eco-friendly urban environment is still not a priority goal in the city administration policies. This was stated by Alexander Kolotov, Vice-Chairman of the Krasnoyarsk regional branch of Yabloko at […]
Posted: December 7th, 2017 under Environmental Policies, Protection of Environment.
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Yabloko demands to establish a radiation security council in Krasnoyarsk
Press release based on an article by Yulia Starinova, 04.12.2017 Alexander Kolotov, Chair of the Krasnoyarsk branch of Yabloko’s Green Russia faction, addressed Alexander Uss, the acting governor of the Krasnoyarsk Territory, with a demand to establish a radiation security council in the region.
Posted: December 4th, 2017 under Environmental Policies, Protection of Environment.
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Yabloko calls authorities to determine the source and cause of ruthenium emissions in Chelyabinsk Region
Press release, 24.11.2017 The Chelyabinsk branch of Yabloko considers the emissions of radioactive isotope ruthenium-106 at the nuclear facility Mayak in Ozersk a radiation accident and calls [the authorities] to determine the sight of the accident and determine its causes.
Posted: November 27th, 2017 under Environmental Policies, Protection of Environment, YABLOKO for Nuclear Safety.
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Mikhail Amosov managed to make the authorities conduct independent verification of the Radium Institute
Press Release, 24.10.2017 The Public Prosecutor’s Office of St. Petersburg has organised another inspection of the leakage of radioactive waste. The Public Prosecutor’s Office of St. Petersburg has organised another inspection of the leakage of radioactive waste in the of the Radium Institute. The inspection was made on of the request of Mikhail Amosov, Yabloko’s […]
Posted: October 26th, 2017 under Environmental Policies, Protection of Environment.
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The Nobel Peace Prize awarded to the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (ICAN)
Congratulations from Nikolai Rybakov, Deputy Chairman of Yabloko and environmentalist 06.10.2017 According to the news agency Meduza, the Nobel Peace Prize 2017 has been awarded to the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (ICAN) for “drawing attention to the catastrophic humanitarian consequences of any use of nuclear weapons”. The Nobel Committee also noted that […]
Posted: October 6th, 2017 under Congratulations/Condolences, Greetings, Protection of Environment, YABLOKO for Nuclear Safety.
Tags: #Bellona, #GreenRussia #NuclearDisarmament, #NobelPeasePrize, #ProtectionOfEnvironment
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Yevgeny Vitishko to participate in a rally against oil extraction in the Black Sea
Press release, 30.08.2017 On 3 September, a rally under the slogan “Say NO to oil extration in the Black Sea!” in take place in Sochi. The place and time of the rally have been agreed with the city authorities. Yevgeny Vitishko, environmentalist and Chairman of Krasnodar YABLOKO, will take part in the rally.
Posted: September 1st, 2017 under Environmental Policies, Protection of Environment.
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Ex-political prisoner Yevgeny Vitishko elected Chair of the Krasnodar Territory branch of Yabloko
Press release, 17.07.2017 On 16 July, a prominent environmental activist and ex-political prisoner Yevgeny Vitishko was elected Chair of the Krasnodar Territory branch of Yabloko. In January 2014 Vitishlo, known for his criticisms of the environmental impact of the Sochi Winter Olympics, was sentenced to a three-year imprisonment by the Krasnodar Regional Court for spray-painting […]
Posted: July 17th, 2017 under Environmental Policies, Evgeny Vitishko case, Human Rights, Local and Municipal Elections 2017, Protection of Environment, Regional and Local Elections.
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Representatives of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Cynological Federation will discuss the bill on animal protection in Yabloko
Press Release, 22.06.2017 On Monday, June 26, Yabloko will hold a discussion of the bill “On Responsible Treatment of Animals”, which has been undergoing hearings in the State Duma.
Posted: June 26th, 2017 under Protection of Environment.
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Head of the Amur branch of Yabloko Natalia Kalinina made a speech at the regional environmental forum
Posted: June 9th, 2017 under Environmental Policies, Protection of Environment.
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Mikail Amosov on the problems of parks and public gardens in St. Petersburg
Press release, 06.06.2017 Deputy of St. Petersburg Legislative Assembly from Yabloko’s faction Mikhail Amosov discussed the problems of parks and public garden in the city on air of the Partburo radio programme.
Posted: June 6th, 2017 under Environmental Policies, Protection of Environment.
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Colleagues and friends of late environmentalist Alexei Yablokov to plant an orchard to honour his memory
Colleagues and friends of late environmentalist Alexei Yablokov to translate one of his ideas into reality Press release, 05.06.2017 Colleagues and friends of late Alexei Yablokov, leader of the Green Russia faction of the Yabloko party, an outstanding scientist and politician, a corresponding member of the Academy of Sciences, will translate one of the ideas […]
Posted: June 5th, 2017 under Environmental Policies, Protection of Environment.
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The Moscow branch of YABLOKO held pickets by the State Duma against the Moscow government’s “housing renovation programme” depriving Muscovites of their private property
Press Release, 20.04.2017 On 20 April, activists of the Moscow branch of YABLOKO held a series of one-person pickets by the State Duma protesting against the draft law initiated by Moscow government on “housing renovation” which the State Duma had to consider in the first reading. The law deprives Muscovites of their private property right, […]
Posted: April 25th, 2017 under Environmental Policies, Protection of Environment.
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The Omsk branch of YABLOKO conducted pickets demanding from the city authorities to clean the city
Press Release, 18.04.2017 On 17 April, Tatyana Nagibina, Chair of the Omsk branch of YABLOKO, and activists of the regional party branch conducted picketing demanding from the city authorities to clean the city and create a favourable environment for city residents.
Posted: April 19th, 2017 under Protection of Environment.
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Yabloko: A responsible politician can risk only his own life
An interview with Nikolai Rybakov, 06.04.2017 A correspondent of the RBC Novosibirsk Media Agency interviewed Yabloko Deputy Chair Nikolai Rybakov – Nikolai Igorevich, you were present at the rally against the construction of the landfill site. What do you think about the action? – One can see that people realise what they are fighting for. […]
Posted: April 7th, 2017 under Environmental Policies, Protection of Environment, Protests Against Corruption of 26 March.
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Yabloko participates in Global Greens & European Greens Congress 2017
Press release, 04.04.2017 On March 30 – April 2, the Green Party of England and Wales hosted the first ever joint congress between the Global Greens and the European Green Party gathering environmentalists from all over the world to hold political debates and develop a further political strategy. It was the largest congress in the […]
Posted: April 6th, 2017 under Environmental Policies, Protection of Environment.
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YABLOKO in the Republic of Buryatia speaks up for the protection of Lake Baikal from Mongolian hydro-electric power stations
Press Release, 03.04.2017 Public hearings devoted to the discussion of construction projects of hydro-electric power stations in Mongolia that would use water from the Selenga River, the largest feeder of Lake Baikal, were held in the Republic of Buryatia. The Buryat branch of YABLOKO took an active part in conducting the hearings.
Posted: April 2nd, 2017 under Environmental Policies, Protection of Environment.
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Olga Tsepilova, Chair of Yabloko’s Green Russia faction, to participate in Global Greens & European Greens Congress 2017
Press release, 29.03.2017 On March 30 – April 2, the Green Party of England and Wales will host the first ever joint congress between the Global Greens and the European Green Party gathering environmentalists from all over the world to hold political debates. The event will take place in Liverpool.
Posted: March 28th, 2017 under Environmental Policies, Protection of Environment.
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