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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

Parliament calls for tough limits on maritime pollution

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

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

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

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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

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

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

Ban on cadmium takes effect

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

Emissions row could get dirty You need an active subscription to read this article

US authorities strongly object to ETS changes.
Thursday, 5 January 2012

EU approves new electronic waste rules

Collection rate to rise to 85% by 2019.
Thursday, 22 December 2011

ECJ backs EU over aviation emissions

Court says inclusion of non-EU airlines in emissions trading scheme is compatible with international law.
Wednesday, 21 December 2011

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