Emissions fall for third year

EU ‘lacked ambition' at air pollution talks

The EU's stance at international talks on air pollution has been called unambitious after it emerged that proposed ceilings on pollutants do not go any further than existing EU targets.

EU to gain role in sea clean-ups

Agreement expected on new powers for the European Maritime Safety Agency.

ECJ says Commission cannot dictate emissions ceilings

Court says Commission exceeded its powers by imposing limits on emissions in Poland and Estonia.

EU insists plans to include aviation in ETS will go ahead

‘Only a global deal' will make EU relent while non-EU countries and airlines continue to oppose inclusion in scheme.

Commission sets sights on including shipping in ETS

Ships entering or leaving EU ports would be required to purchase credits for the greenhouse gases that they emit.