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Sustainability

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 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

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Conservation

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.
Unrealised potential is proving costly

Thursday, 12 January 2012

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Water

Commission issues proposal for revised water standards

Plan would see pharmaceuticals added to restricted list for the first time.

Tuesday, 31 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

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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Waste

Italy told to tackle waste crisis

Commission warns of new challenge in European Court of Justice.

Wednesday, 25 January 2012

MEPs approve new e-waste rules

Target rate for waste collection to rise over seven years.

Thursday, 19 January 2012

Unrealised potential is proving costly You need an active subscription to read this article

Billions are being wasted because of problems with legislation.

Thursday, 12 January 2012

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Pollution

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

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