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EU transport can cut emissions by 89% by 2050

2 Sep 2010

Greenhouse gas emissions from transport in the EU could be reduced by 89% by 2050 compared with 1990 levels if all the options currently available are embraced with bold ambition, new research shows.

Energy

MEPs have their say on energy strategy to 2020

2 Sep 2010

The EU needs “massive investment” in grid infrastructure and a common methodology for setting binding targets for energy efficiency, the European Parliament’s rapporteur on the energy strategy for Europe has said.

Waste & Resources

Andalucia introduces Spain to carrier bag tax

2 Sep 2010

The southern region of Andalucia has approved the introduction of Spain’s first-ever tax on single-use plastic bags. A charge of five eurocents per bag will apply from 1 January 2011, rising to ten eurocents a year later.

Pollution & Nature

EU marine strategy directive criteria released

2 Sep 2010

The European Commission adopted on Wednesday the criteria and indicators EU member states will use to assess the environmental status of their seas under the marine strategy framework directive.

Climate

New tool helps assess carbon savings from ICT

1 Sep 2010

The global ICT sector has unveiled a new methodology for evaluating the carbon emission-reduction potential of its products and services. The tool, launched on Wednesday, is the first common yardstick for CO2 savings from ICT offerings.

General Policy

German approves air levy, eco-tax breaks cuts

1 Sep 2010

Germany's cabinet on Wednesday approved a tax on air passengers and lower eco-tax reductions for manufacturers and farmers. But it postponed a decision on a planned tax on nuclear-fuel rods until later this month.

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EEA chief speaks up for biodiversity

ENDS Europe's Sonja van Renssen asks the EEA’s Jacqueline McGlade how she expects the agency’s new biodiversity tools to help shape EU policy

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