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A Rescue plan for Europe

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

MEPs back away from 30% emissions target

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

NGOs push for EU plastic bag ban

Consultation reveals strong public support for a ban.
Tuesday, 17 January 2012

A waste of time and money You need an active subscription to read this article

EU lacks ability to monitor waste rules.
Thursday, 12 January 2012

Danish green credentials You need an active subscription to read this article

Danish presidency cuts out the waste.
Thursday, 12 January 2012

Ban on cadmium takes effect

Cadmium was added to banned list as part of the REACH chemicals legislation last year.
Tuesday, 10 January 2012

Germany wins battle to delete biodiversity goals from CAP You need an active subscription to read this article

Biodiversity 'prejudged' reform of the CAP.
Wednesday, 21 December 2011

Wasting a chance to reduce pollution You need an active subscription to read this article

Why is e-waste currently escaping control in Europe.
Wednesday, 21 December 2011

The end of green ideology

The shocks caused by Fukushima have primarily been ideological, with little basis in science.
Monday, 20 June 2011

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MEPs vote to cut emissions allowances

Members of the environment committee use vote on energy efficiency directive to call for lower CO2 permits.
Tuesday, 20 December 2011

Green groups criticise ‘vague' environmental schemes You need an active subscription to read this article

Green campaign groups have dismissed as “unambitious” two major EU environment programmes that are likely to be backed by national environment [...]
Friday, 16 December 2011

‘Life' funding scheme to be split into two You need an active subscription to read this article

EU's environmental funding scheme to be changed.
Thursday, 8 December 2011

Last chance to secure a deal on electronic waste You need an active subscription to read this article

MEPs and member states struggle to find compromise on electronic waste recycling.
Thursday, 1 December 2011

Scientists call for CO2 effects of biofuel to be calculated

Commission urged to take account of indirect land-use change when assessing fuel emissions.
Friday, 7 October 2011

Ignoring indirect land-use change You need an active subscription to read this article

The Commission must do more to tackle the impact of ILUC caused by biofuel.
Thursday, 6 October 2011

Commission targets tar sands

Proposal gives a higher emissions rating to oil from tar sands than for other fossil fuels.
Tuesday, 4 October 2011

Court rulings re-ignite debate on GM crops You need an active subscription to read this article

ECJ rules on two cases involving GM maize, and both sides say decisions work in their favour.
Thursday, 15 September 2011

Politically irresponsible and economic folly You need an active subscription to read this article

Sulphur plans could have a negative impact on the environment.
Thursday, 28 July 2011

Poland has a chance to clean up the Baltic Sea You need an active subscription to read this article

During its EU presidency, Poland should develop an agricultural policy that helps the Baltic Sea.
Thursday, 14 July 2011

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