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EU to strengthen controls on water pollutants
31 Jan 2012Fifteen new chemicals would be added to an EU list of priority substances regulated by the water framework directive under a legislative proposal put forward by the European Commission on Tuesday. Existing rules would also be strengthened.
EU green infrastructure plan due this autumn
8 Feb 2012The European Commission intends to publish a green infrastructure plan that promotes an integrated and sustainable approach to land use. The plan, expected this autumn, will integrate recommendations by stakeholders and member states.
NewsChanges to Bulgarian forest law worry NGOs
8 Feb 2012The heads of WWF offices in 12 member states and the NGO's European bureau have written to the Bulgarian government, urging it to ditch proposed changes to the country's forest law aimed at developing the tourism industry.
NewsGermany's air quality worsened last year
7 Feb 2012Ambient concentrations of particulate matter (PM10) in German cities in 2011 were in many cases higher than in previous years, according to preliminary air quality data published by federal environment agency UBA on Monday.
NewsNatura 2000 must get proper funding – EEB
3 Feb 2012The next EU budget for 2014-20 must allocate sufficient funds to address major shortcomings in the implementation of the Natura 2000 network of protected sites, according to a report by environmental group EEB published on Thursday.
NewsNo need for shale gas directive, commission told
27 Jan 2012There are no major gaps in EU environmental law when it comes to regulating the current level of shale gas activity, according to a consultancy report conducted for the European Commission's energy department. The findings were published on Friday.
CommentIs EU water policy fit for purpose?
19 Jul 2011The water policy's Fitness Check conducted by the European Commission will assess the effectiveness of existing laws and identify possible gaps or inconsistencies that need to be dealt with as part of next year's Blueprint to safeguard EU waters.
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- EU publishes EIA directive (codified version) Official Journal
- Romanians protest against open-case gold mine Reuters
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- EC consults on new invasive species rules DG Environment
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- Ireland reports on transboundary air pollution Press release
25 Jan 2012
- Clean seas linked to economic growth UNEP report
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- EU food safety agency publishes new science strategy Press release
23 Jan 2012
- Further SOx and NOx controls recommended for US Argus Media
20 Jan 2012
- UNECE adopts new emissions ceiling for trucks, buses Press release
16 Jan 2012
- China's environmental transparency improves The Guardian
- France maintains ban on GM maize MON 810 In 2012 NASDAQ
13 Jan 2012
- Air quality policies 'can deliver most of the 2 degree climate goal' JRC
- Commission updates list of protected wildlife sites Official Journal
12 Jan 2012
- Czech PM promises to tackle air pollution Prague Daily Monitor
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- Major new oil discovery in Barents Sea Barents Observer
3 Jan 2012
Danish presidency programme
Denmark took over the presidency of the EU on 1 January.
Read ENDS article on its provisional agenda of meetings
See also its website and full programme of work officially presented on 6 January
