Showing posts with label European Parliament. Show all posts
Showing posts with label European Parliament. Show all posts
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Friday, November 21, 2014
Reducing use of plastic bags: MEPs strike deal with Council Presidency
EU countries would have to reduce the use of the commonest and most polluting plastic carrier bags, under draft rules informally agreed between MEPs and the Italian Presidency of the Council on Monday and confirmed by the member states’ permanent representatives on Friday. Plastic carrier bag litter is a major environmental problem, as it is known to pollute bodies of water and aquatic eco-systems in particular.
Thursday, November 06, 2014
Climate change talks: MEPs chart the course from Lima to Paris
Talks to be held in Lima next month should enable global partners to reach an ambitious climate agreement in Paris in 2015, so as to keep the world on track for a sub-2°C climate warming scenario, said the Environment Committee in a resolution voted on Wednesday.
MEPs reiterated the pledge by the EU and its member states to step up contributions to the UN Green Climate Fund so as to mobilise USD 100 billion per year by 2020, and called on other donors to play their part too.
MEPs reiterated the pledge by the EU and its member states to step up contributions to the UN Green Climate Fund so as to mobilise USD 100 billion per year by 2020, and called on other donors to play their part too.
Thursday, September 25, 2014
Oettinger on energy security: “Gas can be used as a weapon and no longer be delivered" (EP -25.09.14)
Europe should ensure people and companies enjoy a secure supply of energy and this includes measures based on solidarity, said energy commissioner Günther Oettinger addressing the EP's energy committee on 24 September. In his last appearance as energy commissioner at the Parliament, Oettinger looked back at his tenure over the last five years and discussed future challenges regarding the EU's energy policy, including the continuing conflict between Russia and Ukraine.
Le parlement européen prolonge les droits d'émission de CO2 gratuits pour l'industrie
La commission de l'Environnement du Parlement européen a donné son feu vert mercredi à la liste des industries lourdes qui pourront bénéficier dans les prochaines années de droits d'émission de CO2 gratuits.
En principe, les entreprises doivent acheter des droits pour le CO2 qu'elles émettent.
La Commission européenne a toutefois rédigé une liste de secteurs qui peuvent bénéficier de dérogations parce qu'elles subiraient des désavantages concurrentiels sur le marché mondial et risqueraient dès lors de délocaliser leurs activités.
En principe, les entreprises doivent acheter des droits pour le CO2 qu'elles émettent.
La Commission européenne a toutefois rédigé une liste de secteurs qui peuvent bénéficier de dérogations parce qu'elles subiraient des désavantages concurrentiels sur le marché mondial et risqueraient dès lors de délocaliser leurs activités.
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CO2,
European Parliament,
Jobs,
loi
Friday, July 25, 2014
EP committee examines EU energy security plan. --Six EU countries depend on Russia as the supplier for their entire gas imports.
European Parliament (EP) industry committee debated on the energy
security plans this week, seeking ways for the European Union (EU) to
reduce energy dependence, EP said in a statement published on Thursday.
The energy security plan, submitted by the European Commission, aims to improve the EU's situation of relying on the external energy.
Statistics shows the EU imports 53 percent of the energy it consumes, including almost 90 percent of its crude oil, 66 percent of its natural gas and 42 percent of its solid fuels such as coal.
The energy security plan, submitted by the European Commission, aims to improve the EU's situation of relying on the external energy.
Statistics shows the EU imports 53 percent of the energy it consumes, including almost 90 percent of its crude oil, 66 percent of its natural gas and 42 percent of its solid fuels such as coal.
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energy,
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natural gas,
Oil,
Russia,
security,
solid fuels
Friday, June 06, 2014
World Environment Day: Parliament's non-stop fight against climate change
“Raise your voice, not the sea level” is the
motto of this year´s World Environment Day, which calls attention to the
impact climate change has on small islands. The day is held on 5 June
every year to raise awareness and encourage people to act to protect the
environment. The European Parliament has been at the forefront of the
world´s response to global warming, by adopting legislation to reduce
greenhouse gas emissions and by guiding the EU towards a low-carbon
economy.
To combat global warming, the EU and the world have been trying to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. In the last year alone, the Parliament has among others passed measures to promote energy-saving, rules to reduce CO2 emissions from road transport, mandatory energy labelling for appliances, as well as tougher standards for fluorinated gases in air-conditioning and freezers.
To combat global warming, the EU and the world have been trying to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. In the last year alone, the Parliament has among others passed measures to promote energy-saving, rules to reduce CO2 emissions from road transport, mandatory energy labelling for appliances, as well as tougher standards for fluorinated gases in air-conditioning and freezers.
Monday, April 07, 2014
Agriculture MEPs endorse deal with Council on promoting EU farm produce
A deal with the EU Council of Ministers on
measures to boost sales of EU farm produce within the EU and abroad and
to restore consumer confidence in the event of market disruptions was
approved by the Agriculture Committee on Monday.
"This deal will further improve the promotion of EU farm products worldwide. New measures will help EU farmers and the food industry both to boost their sales abroad and to consolidate their position on the EU single market", said Parliament's rapporteur Esther Herranz García (EPP, ES). The agreement was approved by 31 votes to five, with two abstentions.
"This deal will further improve the promotion of EU farm products worldwide. New measures will help EU farmers and the food industry both to boost their sales abroad and to consolidate their position on the EU single market", said Parliament's rapporteur Esther Herranz García (EPP, ES). The agreement was approved by 31 votes to five, with two abstentions.
Wednesday, March 12, 2014
Cooling without climate warming: Parliament backs F-gas ban
The use of climate-unfriendly fluorinated gases
should be banned in new air-conditioning appliances and refrigerators by
2022-2025, under draft rules approved by the European Parliament on
Wednesday. These rules had already been informally agreed with EU
ministers. Overall, the use of potent hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) greenhouse
gases is to be reduced by 79% by 2030.
Following bans on chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) in the 1980s to slow depletion of the ozone layer, the new draft legislation targets use of several other fluorinated gases that are harmful to the climate. "F-gases" can have a greenhouse warming effect up to 23,000 times greater than equivalent amounts of CO2.
Following bans on chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) in the 1980s to slow depletion of the ozone layer, the new draft legislation targets use of several other fluorinated gases that are harmful to the climate. "F-gases" can have a greenhouse warming effect up to 23,000 times greater than equivalent amounts of CO2.
Tuesday, February 25, 2014
''Ende gut, alles gut'': Commissioner Hedegaard welcomes agreement on the car emissions target. -European Commission, Statement
The European Commission welcomes the European Parliament's endorsement today of the new target for CO2 emissions from cars. The target of 95g CO2/km
in 2021 will further reduce road transport emissions and make a
substantial contribution to meeting the EU objective of cutting
greenhouse gas emissions beyond 2020, as set out in the Commission's
recent proposal for 2030 targets.
Climate Action Commissioner Connie Hedegaard said: ''Ende gut, alles gut.
After long and difficult discussions, I'm glad that a deal was sealed
which maintains ambition. This agreement gives the car industry planning
certainty to produce more fuel efficient vehicles and saves consumers
money.
Monday, February 17, 2014
Right2Water urges privatisation ban in first EU Citizens’ Initiative debate
Organisers of the “Right2Water” campaign urged the EU
Commission to guarantee access to water and sanitation as a human right,
and give a legal undertaking that water services will not be
liberalised in the EU, in the first European Parliament debate on a
European Citizens’ Initiative in Parliament on Monday. MEPs shared the
view that access to water is a basic human right, but some pointed out
that rules on providing drinkable water remain the remit of EU member
states.
The hearing, organised by the Environment Committee, in association with Development, Internal Market and Petitions committees, brought together representatives of the “Right2Water” Citizens Committee, MEPs and the European Commission, which will draft a response to the initiative by 20 of March.
The hearing, organised by the Environment Committee, in association with Development, Internal Market and Petitions committees, brought together representatives of the “Right2Water” Citizens Committee, MEPs and the European Commission, which will draft a response to the initiative by 20 of March.
Tuesday, February 11, 2014
EU allows cultivation of new US genetically modified corn
BRUSSELS: EU ministers allowed the controversial
cultivation of a new genetically modified crop, US firm Pioneer's TC1507
corn, after opponents failed on Tuesday to muster enough support
against the move.
A meeting of European Affairs ministers could not establish a majority either way, Greek chairman Evangelos Venizelos said.
Accordingly, TC1507 was allowed through, after Venizelos asked for legal advice.
The rules require that "if the Council (of member states) does not take a decision, then the measure has to be adopted by the European Commission", a legal adviser said.
A meeting of European Affairs ministers could not establish a majority either way, Greek chairman Evangelos Venizelos said.
Accordingly, TC1507 was allowed through, after Venizelos asked for legal advice.
The rules require that "if the Council (of member states) does not take a decision, then the measure has to be adopted by the European Commission", a legal adviser said.
Thursday, January 16, 2014
Food safety: MEPs oppose authorising new genetically modified maize
The genetically modified maize “Pioneer 1507” should not be
placed on the market for cultivation, because its insect-resistant
pollen might harm non-target butterflies and moths, says the European
Parliament in a resolution passed on Thursday. MEPs call on the EU
Council of Ministers to reject its proposed authorisation, and urge the
European Commission not to propose or renew authorisations of any GMO
variety until risk assessment methods have been improved.
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