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Krahmer seeks compromise on revised IPPC law
12 Mar 2010The MEP leading the European Parliament's debate on a revision of the EU's IPPC industrial pollution directive has dropped his proposal for a "European safety net" that would prevent installation operators from deviating too much from certain emission levels.
MEPs want €2bn from EU budget for green tech
12 Mar 2010At least €2bn per year of the EU budget should be spent on developing low-carbon technologies through the strategic energy technology (SET) plan, the European Parliament said in a resolution adopted on Thursday.
Pollution & NatureEurope advised to monitor soils' ecological status
12 Mar 2010A consultancy study published by the European Commission on Friday has recommended that proposals for a soil directive include a requirement for member states to monitor the ecological status of soils using common indicators.
ProductsEU guidance on impact assessments for products
12 Mar 2010The European Commission has published a handbook for businesses and public authorities on how to conduct lifecycle assessments to calculate a product's total environment impact. This was a recommendation in its IPP policy paper.
Chemicals, ProductsEU ponders cadmium ban for cordless power tools
11 Mar 2010The European Commission is considering a ban on cadmium in batteries for cordless power tools such as electric drills as part of a consultation launched on Tuesday. These cordless tools are exempted from cadmium restrictions under the batteries directive.
Pollution & NatureSweden urges further EU restrictions on mercury
11 Mar 2010The EU's revised mercury strategy should include restrictions on use in dental fillings, the Swedish government has said in a note to be discussed at a meeting of environment ministers next week. The note was published by the Council of Ministers on Tuesday.
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- 11 Mar 2010 International safety rules for electric cars adopted
- 11 Mar 2010 EU asked to study Tobin tax to raise climate funds
- 10 Mar 2010 Hedegaard takes pragmatic approach on climate
- 10 Mar 2010 Dutch question Euro V benefits in urban areas
- 10 Mar 2010 Third of Portuguese waste operators break the law
- 10 Mar 2010 EEA: still little spent on nature-rich farmlands
- 10 Mar 2010 German aid for low CO2 steel project gets EU nod
- 10 Mar 2010 Italy's local biomass to receive green premium
- 9 Mar 2010 WEEE collection 'must double to meet 2016 goal'
- 9 Mar 2010 Carbon traders reopen debate on CDM successor
- 9 Mar 2010 EU judges clarify liability law in Augusta case
- 9 Mar 2010 Dutch agency launches probe into IPCC report
- 8 Mar 2010 EU to propose radioactive waste law by year-end
- 8 Mar 2010 Geothermal sector asks for unspent energy funds
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12 Mar 2010
- US EPA to consider measures to tackle ocean acidity AP
- Study reveals carbon footptint of UK music industry The Guardian
- Bulgaria seeks restrictions on wind and solar parks Sofia Echo
- Western US, Canada go own way on carbon trading Reuters
11 Mar 2010
- Germany given more time to meet PM10 limits Press release
- EIB lends €73.7m for wastewater project in Poland Press release
- Czech ministry drops plan to raise noise limit Prague Daily Monitor
- Japan weakens climate bill, pressured by industry Reuters
10 Mar 2010
- China’s SO2 emissions decline faster than expected Bloomberg
- Solar power could provide 10% of US energy – report AFP
- Czech ministry seeks to tackle loss of farmland Radio Praha
- UN starts IPCC climate report 'mistakes' review BBC
9 Mar 2010
- Germany adds to scepticism over 2010 climate deal BusinessWeek
- South African minister bids for UN climate post AP
- India and Indonesia also seek top UN climate job Reuters
- China, India formally endorse Copenhagen accord The Guardian
8 Mar 2010
- US and Brazil sign deforestation agreement Mongabay.com
- IMF floats climate change fund idea Press Association
- France urges world to turn to nuclear power AFP
- Anglo-Welsh body maps hydropower hotspots The Guardian
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