EU approves organic label for wine

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

Ending our addiction to plastic bags

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

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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Greece's ‘invisible' green crisis

EU environmental policy is one of the casualties of Greece's austerity drive.

Thursday, 19 January 2012

A waste of time and money

EU lacks ability to monitor waste rules.
Unrealised potential is proving costly

Thursday, 12 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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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

Potocnik announces plan for green jobs and growth

‘Eco-innovation Action Plan' to boost development and investment in environmental technologies.

Thursday, 15 December 2011

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