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

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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

EU lacks ability to monitor waste rules.
Unrealised potential is proving [...]
Thursday, 12 January 2012

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Danish green credentials

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

Biodiversity 'prejudged' reform of the CAP.

Wednesday, 21 December 2011

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Wasting a chance to reduce pollution

Why is e-waste currently escaping control in Europe.

Wednesday, 21 December 2011

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

Green campaign groups have dismissed as “unambitious” two major EU environment programmes that are likely to be backed by national environment ministers next week.

Friday, 16 December 2011

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