Shops and offices throughout France will be required to turn off their lights overnight in an effort to combat light pollution and limit greenhouse gas emissions, the country?s Environment Ministry says. The law takes effect on July 1; exceptions will be made during the Christmas season. [The Guardian]
A Dutch court acquits Shell of four of five charges involving oil spills in Nigeria. On the fifth count, it must pay compensation to a farmer, but the amount has yet to be decided. [Reuters]
After a $4 billion settlement of criminal charges, BP?s next big hurdle is a trial that could potentially cost it billions of dollars more in civil penalties over the 2010 gulf oil spill. The proceedings open on Feb. 25. [The Huffington Post]
Despite a decision by Japan to ease its import restrictions on beef, American producers will be hard pressed to reverse a slump that has pared the nation?s herd to its lowest level in 60 years. [The New York Times]
Source: http://green.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/01/30/on-our-radar-darker-french-nights/?partner=rss&emc=rss
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