Climate change 

Having designs on a greener economy

Policy areas from procurement to taxation should be updated to foster the development of environment-friendly technology.

Do manufacturers lack drive for greener cars?

A UK expert on greener vehicles has no sympathy for foot-dragging carmakers.

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Climate change 

Having designs on a greener economy

The Commission's plans for eco-design would do little to help the environment yet would threaten the competitiveness of Europe's economy.

How to create a future for biofuels

Liquid biofuels – ethanol and ‘biodiesel' – have captured the worldwide and European fascination as renewable energy for the transport sector, but [...]

Climate change 

Developing smarter ways to combat climate change

Smart technology uses lots of energy – but it can be deployed to save it, too.

The formula for independence

The first head of the EU chemicals agency is under pressure to prove his independence.

From worlds apart to partners: the EU and US on climate change

The three US presidential candidates are committed to a cap-and-trade system similar to Europe's bold plans. Might 2009 see the EU and the US shaping a global treaty together?

Business 

Spain facing court over Endesa case

European Commission threatening to take Madrid to the European Court of Justice.

US, EU begin fresh ‘open skies' talks

Second phase of liberalisation talks focuses on mergers and aligning rules governing the US and EU aviation markets.

Commission calls a halt to noisy tyres

Tyre firms say targets are 'technically unfeasible"; proposal will also cover braking systems.