MEPS back lower CO2 emission levels in vans
07/05/2013
Members of the European Parliament's Environment, Public Health and Food Safety Committee approved a report today on the Commission's legislative proposal amending the Regulation to define the modalities for reaching the 2020...
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ALDE MEPS set out the EU's environmental priorities
24/04/2013
Members of the European Parliament's Environment, Public Health and Food Safety Committee approved a report today on the Commission's legislative proposal for the 7th EU Environment Action Programme (7. EAP) entitled "Living...
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Big boost for renewable energy projects across Europe
18/12/2012
ALDE MEP Chris Davies (UK, Liberal Democrat) has welcomed news today that a funding mechanism he helped steer through Parliament on behalf of the Liberal and Democrat Group in 2009 will lead to over €3 billion being put into new...
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Commission must come forward with new proposals to fill energy efficiency gap
11/09/2012
Speaking ahead of the adoption of the Energy Efficiency Directive (EED) in the European Parliament today ALDE MEP Fiona Hall (UK, Liberal Democrat) called on Commissioner Oettinger to come forward with additional measures this...
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Energy Efficiency Directive to boost saving at all stages of the energy chain
12/07/2012
The European Parliament's Industry and Energy Committee (ITRE) today adopted the energy efficiency deal reached between EU Member States and MEPs in June, after months of tough negotiations. The proposed legislation will step up...
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MEP calls for end to "scam" on vehicle emission performance
11/07/2012
An ALDE MEP says that loopholes must be closed if car drivers are to gain the full benefits of EU plans to curb CO2 emissions and increase the fuel efficiency of new cars.
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MEPs to back plans for low carbon economy
14/03/2012
The European Parliament is expected on Thursday (March 15) to endorse the Commission's low carbon 'Roadmap' by a large majority.
The document provides a policy framework for the European Union to achieve an 80-95% reduction in...
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MEPS call for building a low-carbon economy
31/01/2012
The European Parliament´s Environment Committee adopted today a report aiming at a cost-efficient way to make the European economy more climate-friendly and less energy-consuming.
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2050 Energy Roadmap underplays efficiency
15/12/2011
The European Commission's 2050 Energy Roadmap, due to be published today, shows that renewables are a vital part of a successful and affordable decarbonisation process. But it sends out a weak message on energy efficiency...
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Non-CO2 gases also cause global warming
14/09/2011
The European Parliament adopted today a Resolution which calls for an integrated policy on non-CO2 emissions. Greenhouse gases (other than carbon dioxide) also play an important role in efforts to address global climate change...
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