Waste 

Environment crimes directive enters into force

The arrival of a law that makes serious and life-threatening pollution a crime marks the end of a long battle between the EU institutions.

Commission wants tighter rules on electronic waste

Plans are intended to increase recycling rates from one-third to two-thirds and to reduce hazardous waste.

Waste 

Ship-breaking rules should be tightened

EU executive vows to impose stricter controls on old ships sent for dismantling in the developing world.

Parliament's vote ignores land-use change research

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