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EU transport can cut emissions by 89% by 2050
2 Sep 2010Greenhouse 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.
MEPs have their say on energy strategy to 2020
2 Sep 2010The 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 & ResourcesAndalucia introduces Spain to carrier bag tax
2 Sep 2010The 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 & NatureEU marine strategy directive criteria released
2 Sep 2010The 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.
ClimateNew tool helps assess carbon savings from ICT
1 Sep 2010The 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 PolicyGerman approves air levy, eco-tax breaks cuts
1 Sep 2010Germany'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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- 1 Sep 2010 Slovak president rejects environment ministry
- 31 Aug 2010 EU-wide ‘trigger values’ top noise reduction tips
- 31 Aug 2010 Germany’s car energy efficiency label fuels row
- 31 Aug 2010 Forest fires take toll on Portugal CO2 emissions
- 31 Aug 2010 Carbon price could end year at €25/tonne – report
- 31 Aug 2010 Commission adopts new standards for fuel blends
- 30 Aug 2010 Germany ‘needs nuclear’ to achieve climate goals
- 30 Aug 2010 Vote on further EuP standards likely this autumn
- 30 Aug 2010 ECHA launches consultation on 11 SVHC proposals
- 30 Aug 2010 Analyst cuts Kyoto credit supply forecast by 25%
- 25 Aug 2010 Nineteen states submit renewable energy plans
- 25 Aug 2010 Traders seek clarity over CDM's future in EU
- 25 Aug 2010 EC issues draft ecolabel criteria for graphic paper
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2 Sep 2010
- Burger King drops Indonesian palm oil company AFP
- Green roofs antidote to urban heat island effect - researchers The Guardian
- Climate change puts China harvests at risk AFP
- Taiwan premier wants cap-and-trade for greenhouse gas emissions Bloomberg
1 Sep 2010
- Tokyo Electric unit plans to build €140m wind farm in Norway Bloomberg
- Chinese financing for green energy may reach €917bn by 2020 Bloomberg
- Baltic Sea parliamentary conference concludes in Åland press release
- Fortum to become partner in Swedish onshore wind farm project press release
31 Aug 2010
- Finland to build the world's first 'green' highway New Europe
- Exelon to buy Deere's wind power unit for $860 million Reuters
- Greenhouse-gas regulation backed by a majority in US poll Bloomberg
- Japan foresees starting carbon-emissions trading in 2013 Bloomberg
30 Aug 2010
- Bulgaria ups renewable energy production Novinite
- Czech environment ministry sacks former NGO activists Radio Prague
- UN climate panel needs to 'fundamentally reform' AFP
- India parliament passes nuclear liability bill Reuters
- Few air travellers offset carbon emissions, study finds The Guardian
25 Aug 2010
- France to launch €10bn tender for wind turbines Agence France Presse
- Norway declares Malaysian timber giant unethical Bruno Manser Fonds
- UK, Norway to cooperate on North Sea offshore wind NewEnergyFocus
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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