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Germany has backed an energy efficiency requirement for space heating that would effectively prohibit the sale of fossil fuel-fired central heating boilers, even the most efficient gas-fired models.
A special report by the European Court of Auditors has found that EU and national policies are failing to ensure sustainable water use by farmers due to clashing agricultural and water legislation.
While Europe’s automotive industry is set to undergo “massive employment transitions” as it switches to electric models, the number of total jobs in the sector should remain relatively stable, according to a new study.
Campaigners have criticised the European Parliament’s industry committee for approving a text that would continue to allow natural gas projects to be listed as ‘projects of common interest’, while environment committee colleagues have endorsed the EU Methane Strategy.
Conservative and progressive MEPs expressed stark differences over the European Commission’s proposal to eliminate CO2 emissions from new cars and vans by 2035 in a meeting on Monday, as a top official dismissed the case for promoting low-carbon fuels in the sector.
Members of the European Parliament have urged Germany’s political parties to form a coalition government as quickly as possible following Sunday’s federal election in order to help tackle Europe’s pressing environmental crisis.
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Voters are growing ever more concerned about climate change, but that does not always translate into electoral success for the greenest parties. Could things be about to change?
The World Health Organization this week unveiled drastically lower recommended limits for harmful air pollutants in order to protect public health. Speaking to ENDS Europe, Dr Maria Neira, the WHO’s director of public health and environment, urges the EU to be “ambitious” with its own limits too.
The success of the World Conservation Congress in Marseilles must embolden the European Commission to deliver ambitious proposals for nature restoration in December, IUCN’s European policy director Alberto Arroyo Schnell tells ENDS Europe.
The European Commission will spend more on international climate and biodiversity finance, promote ‘green hydrogen’ investment in Africa, and propose an array of new legislative files tackling environmental problems. Here’s what you need to know.
This is an exciting opportunity to join our Industry Regulation Team in South West Wales.
The National Hydrometry & Telemetry Team sets the strategy, procedures, ways of working and evidence needs, as well as managing & developing systems for hydrometry and telemetry within Wales.
As a passionate environmentalist you can make a positive impact across our district. The position will lead the Council’s ISO14001 activities, ensure compliance with environmental permits issued to our local businesses, respond to planning applications and play a part in our carbon reduction plans.
This is a fantastic opportunity to apply for the Industry Regulation Team Leader roles in South East Wales and South Central Wales on a permanent basis. Both roles are currently vacant, so if you have a preference then please state this in your application.
