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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.
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.
A new biofuels strategy, drawn up by a stakeholder group coordinated by the Swedish government, sees potential for greater uptake of the fuel while signalling risks that recent EU initiatives on forestry will derail the country’s production.
Without more ambitious regulation to block the sale of fossil fuel-fired boilers and space heaters, Europe stands little chance of meeting its greenhouse gas reduction targets, campaigners have warned as government delegates prepare to discuss proposed ecodesign rules.
China’s president Xi Jinping pledged on Tuesday to end the financing of new coal power projects abroad, dealing a potentially lethal blow to projects in the western Balkans and in Turkey.
The Polish government has drawn the ire of environmental campaigners for refusing to cease operations at the Turów lignite mine, even after the Court of Justice of the EU issued a €500,000 daily fine.
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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.
