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ETS opponents outline retaliatory measures

US, China, India and many others criticise EU plans to include foreign airlines in emissions trading scheme.
Wednesday, 22 February 2012

A Rescue plan for Europe

Research alone cannot save the planet; it needs co-ordination.
Sunday, 19 February 2012

Parliament calls for tough limits on maritime pollution

Environment committee says EU should go further than international guidelines.
Thursday, 16 February 2012

Commission unveils plans to boost bio-economy

Action plan aims to overcome fragmented approach to supporting sector.
Monday, 13 February 2012

EU approves organic label for wine

Decision will allow EU producers to compete on even-footing with New World winemakers.
Wednesday, 8 February 2012

EU 'flexible' on ETS if global deal is reached

Commission's director-general for climate says ETS aviation legislation could be changed if there is an international agreement on reducing emissions.
Wednesday, 8 February 2012

China bans airlines from EU's emissions scheme

Chinese authorities say including airlines in the emissions trading scheme violates international climate negotiations.
Monday, 6 February 2012

Cut emissions, boost health You need an active subscription to read this article

Reducing greenhouse gases is even better for public health than a European Commission study suggests.
Thursday, 2 February 2012

Ending our addiction to plastic bags You need an active subscription to read this article

There has to be a shift away from the use of disposable products towards sustainably sourced materials.
Thursday, 2 February 2012

Divisions over revision of EU water standards You need an active subscription to read this article

UK leads concerns over plans.
Thursday, 19 January 2012

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MEPs back away from 30% emissions target

Centre-right MEPs block move to push for increase in emissions reduction target.
Tuesday, 31 January 2012

Commission issues proposal for revised water standards

Plan would see pharmaceuticals added to restricted list for the first time.
Tuesday, 31 January 2012

UK parliament report calls for ETS overhaul

British parliamentarians fear businesses could relocate to other countries.
Friday, 27 January 2012

Soil directive may be dug up

Political changes may reduce German opposition; Commission to publish report on state of EU soil.
Friday, 27 January 2012

Higher emissions target ‘could save money' You need an active subscription to read this article

Commission report to support higher carbon emission reduction targets for 2020.
Thursday, 26 January 2012

MEPs call for targets in EU green plan You need an active subscription to read this article

Environment committee wants more precise targets in Commission's upcoming seventh Environmental Action Programme (7EAP).
Thursday, 26 January 2012

Italy told to tackle waste crisis

Commission warns of new challenge in European Court of Justice.
Wednesday, 25 January 2012

EU helping with cruise ship clean-up operation

Transport commissioner tells MEPs that special ship is on standby off Italian coast.
Tuesday, 24 January 2012

MEPs approve new e-waste rules

Target rate for waste collection to rise over seven years.
Thursday, 19 January 2012

Greece's ‘invisible' green crisis You need an active subscription to read this article

EU environmental policy is one of the casualties of Greece's austerity drive.
Thursday, 19 January 2012

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