Environment Archive
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MEPs brand EU fisheries policy as 'catastrophic'
MEPs have described a new report by European auditors on the EU's management of fish stocks as "damning"
Thursday 9th February 2012EU biofuel targets will trigger 'higher prices'
A new report predicts that motorists across Europe are set to pay an additional €18bn a year for petrol and diesel as a result of EU biofuel targets that "have been shown not to reduce emissions"
Thursday 2nd February 2012
Campaigners 'dismayed' at new EU animal welfare plans
The charity World Horse Welfare has warned that the commission's recently-announced animal welfare strategy gives "horses short shrift"
Monday 30th January 2012
MEPs back new draft rules on electronic waste
MEPs have voted to tighten EU rules tackling the "growing mountain" of hazardous electronic waste
Thursday 19th January 2012
EU parliament committee chairs up for grabs
MEPs are locked in last minute horse trading ahead of a possible shake-up in committee chairmanships this week
Tuesday 17th January 2012
EU urged to introduce shorter journeys for animals to slaughter
More than one million people have signed an online petition to improve the welfare of animals transported to slaughter across Europe
Wednesday 11th January 2012
Environment ministers criticised over biodiversity protection
Environmental campaigners have criticised European ministers for attempting to weaken biodiversity protection measures in the common agricultural policy (CAP)
Tuesday 20th December 2011
EU food agency set to adopt new 'independence' policy
The European Food Safety Agency (EFSA) is set to adopt a new 'independence' policy, it has emerged
Wednesday 14th December 2011
Top scientist urges EU to make 'better use' of science
Top British scientist John Beddington has called for a "level playing field" in order to measure food sustainability
Thursday 8th December 2011
Senior MEP doubtful of successful outcome to Durban talks
Senior British MEP Chris Davies has predicted that "no binding" international agreements will be reached at the UN climate change talks in Durban
Wednesday 7th December 2011
EU commission set to unveil new fisheries fund
The European commission is set to unveil its much-awaited proposals for a new fisheries fund
Thursday 1st December 2011
EU 'must show leadership' at climate talks
Senior MEP Jo Leinen has urged the EU to "show leadership" at the UN climate summit currently underway in Durban
Thursday 1st December 2011
Senior MEP voices concern over EU commission plans on quad bikes
Senior MEP Malcolm Harbour says that proposed EU rules aimed at making quad bikes safer could have a "severe" knock-on effect on the costs of utility all Terrain vehicles (ATVs) used on many farms
Wednesday 30th November 2011
UN talks present 'unique' chance to agree global climate deal
The environmental charity WWF says this week's UN climate change talks present a "unique" opportunity for world leaders to move "beyond political posturing and lay the foundations for an ambitious global climate deal"
Tuesday 29th November 2011
EU urged to 'get back in driving seat' on climate action
Parliament's Green MEPs have told the EU to "get back in the driving seat" at this month's COP17 climate talks in Durban
Wednesday 23rd November 2011
MEPs give mixed response to EU budget plans
Parliament's biggest political group says the two per cent EU budget rise proposal for next year which was agreed at the weekend represents a "strong signal" for Europe
Monday 21st November 2011
EU commission animal welfare proposals branded 'inadequate'
An animal welfare charity says that new commission proposals will "do nothing" to combat the abuse of horses being transported around Europe
Monday 21st November 2011
Concern over future of EU space programme
Eight member states have raised concerns about future funding for the EU's GMES space programme
Thursday 17th November 2011
EU commissioner says CFP reform can produce 'social and economic' benefits
EU commissioner Maria Damanaki says that reform of the common fisheries policy (CFP) can deliver "economic and social" benefits
Thursday 10th November 2011
EU member states urged to measure their 'water footprint'
Europe's material consumption is threatening the world's water supply, according to new research launched by Friends of the Earth Europe and the sustainable Europe research institute
Thursday 3rd November 2011
MEPs voice concern over new EU rules on quad bikes
EU regulators have drawn up new 'health and safety' laws that, it is claimed, could see the cost of quad bikes soar 40-60 per cent
Tuesday 1st November 2011
Europe's car sector 'vital' to EU economic recovery
A senior European commission official says Europe's automobile industry has a "key role" to play in boosting economy growth
Monday 24th October 2011
EU commission slammed for 'lack of focus' on foreign policy
A senior Polish MEP has launched a blistering attack on the commission for its "lack of attention" to foreign affairs in its post-2013 budget proposals
Thursday 20th October 2011
EU urged to act to tackle 'climate-related' health problems
Experts have urged the EU and the rest of the international community to "act now" to tackle the "health and security threat" of climate change
Wednesday 19th October 2011
Mixed response to EU plans for farm policy reform
Radical plans to reform the EU farm policy have been met with a mixed response
Thursday 13th October 2011
EU urged to improve transport conditions for horses
The commission has been urged to help "stop the suffering" of horses being transported across Europe
Wednesday 12th October 2011
EU urged to 'improve' European fisheries fund
A new study has recommended a raft of improvements to the European fisheries fund (EFF)
Wednesday 12th October 2011
EU urged to combat animal-to-human diseases
The EU has been urged to increase investment in tackling animal-to-human diseases
Tuesday 11th October 2011
Europe has one of world's largest 'land footprints'
A new report says that Europe's 'land footprint' is one of the largest in the world and the continent is more dependent on land from outside its borders than any other
Monday 10th October 2011
EU accused of delivering 'devastating blow' to fishing industry
Scottish MEP Struan Stevenson says that UK fishermen have been "hit with another devastating blow"
Wednesday 28th September 2011
NGO report says the CAP 'puts poor farmers out of business'
Massive subsidies in the EU's common agricultural policy are putting local farmers in poor countries out of business, claims a new report by the leading NGO, ActionAid
Tuesday 27th September 2011
EU urged to support European bioplastics industry
Bioplastics are a "clear and tangible" example of the bio-based economy, EU policymakers and stakeholders have been told
Monday 26th September 2011
EU under fire for 'watering down' CAP reform plans
Leaked documents of the commission's plans to reform the common agricultural policy (CAP) claim that measures to protect the environment and public health have been "severely watered down"
Monday 19th September 2011
Aviation industry can help give EU economy a 'much-needed lift off'
The boss of airline giant Virgin Atlantic has urged the EU to lift the "cloud of uncertainty" hanging over the aviation industry
Wednesday 14th September 2011
Mixed response to ECJ ruling on GM crops
The European Court of Justice has ruled that a French ban on the cultivation of genetically modified crops (GM) is procedurally incorrect
Thursday 8th September 2011
Berlin praised for its efforts to combat air pollution
Berlin, Stockholm and Copenhagen are the leading cities in Europe for combating air pollution, according to a ranking of 17 European cities
Thursday 8th September 2011Travelling environment exhibition rolls into Brussels
EU commissioner Janez Potocnik says that economic growth in the future should be based on "greater respect" for the environment
Wednesday 7th September 2011
ECJ ruling on GM crops 'could challenge' EU legislation
The European Court of Justice (ECJ) will rule on Tuesday on whether honey contaminated by pollen from genetically modified (GM) crops will need to be labelled or need specific EU food safety approval
Tuesday 6th September 2011
EU wind power predicted to triple by 2020
A new report predicts that wind power in the EU will triple by the end of this decade
Thursday 4th August 2011
Leading MEP clashes with commission over CO2 emissions target
Senior Polish MEP Boguslaw Sonik told a hearing in parliament that increasing a target to cut CO2 emissions from 20 to 30 per cent would be "detrimental" to industry
Thursday 14th July 2011
Mixed response to planned revamp of EU fisheries policy
Commission plans for a major shake-up of the EU's fisheries policy has met with a mixed response
Thursday 14th July 2011
MEPs support EU commission fisheries shake-up
MEPs have gathered to show support for EU plans to reform the common fisheries policy
Thursday 14th July 2011
MEPs vote to 'nationalise' GM crop production
MEPs have voted to give member states more flexibility to ban or restrict genetically modified (GM) crops being grown in their territories
Tuesday 5th July 2011
MEPs reject calls for 30 per cent CO2 reduction target
MEPs have voted against extending the EU's greenhouse gas emissions target to 30 per cent
Tuesday 5th July 2011
Tory leader denies any fall-out with Cameron over CO2 cuts
The leader of Britain's Conservative MEPs has denied there is any split on CO2 emissions cuts between the group and David Cameron
Tuesday 5th July 2011
NGOs call for 'radical' reform of EU fishing policy
The EU has been urged to adopt a "fundamental" reform of the common fisheries policy
Monday 4th July 2011
Mixed response to commission call for EU budget increase
The commission's proposals for a five per cent rise in the EU budget have met with a mixed response
Thursday 30th June 2011EU parliament told of 'crucial' value of pollinators
The EU has been urged to do more to improve conditions for pollinators in Europe
Wednesday 29th June 2011
MEPs voted for simpler food quality labels
A parliamentary committee has voted in favour of simpler rules for food quality labelling
Tuesday 21st June 2011
EU member states urged to stop 'shocking' dolphin cruelty
Greek MEP Kriton Arsenis has called for a "phasing out" of all dolphinariums in Europe
Tuesday 21st June 2011
New food crisis 'one harvest away'
The international charity ActionAid has warned G20 ministers that the world is "one bad harvest" from a recurrence of the 2008 food crisis
Monday 20th June 2011
MEPs urged to back 'radical' reform of CAP
Environmental groups have appealed to MEPs to ensure that the EU's common agriculture policy (CAP) is "sufficiently reformed"
Thursday 16th June 2011
EU parliament demands compensation for E. coli victims
MEPs have called for compensation for people affected by the E. coli outbreak
Wednesday 15th June 2011
EU urged to press for more 'sustainable' production of palm oil
The EU has been urged to help shift production of palm oil in a more "sustainable direction"
Tuesday 14th June 2011
Hamburg selected as Europe's latest 'green' capital
The northern German city of Hamburg is being hailed as Europe's newest 'green' capital
Wednesday 1st June 2011
Zoos 'failing' to meet basic needs of animals says new report
A new report "names and shames" member states and zoos with the worst record for animal welfare
Wednesday 25th May 2011
Potocnik warns over resource inefficiency
European commissioner Janez Potocnik has opened the EU's 2011 Green Week, saying that "resource efficiency is basically common sense"
Tuesday 24th May 2011
Parliament committee backs 30 per cent carbon emissions target
Parliament's environment committee has backed proposals for the EU to move to a 30 per cent carbon reduction target on 1990 levels by 2020
Tuesday 24th May 2011
EU countries urged to 'shift burden of taxation' to the environment
European environment commissioner Janez Potocnik has suggested that environmental taxes could help secure green growth and a more sustainable economy
Monday 23rd May 2011
Damanaki calls for closer EU cooperation with Adriatic countries
European fisheries and maritime affairs commissioner Maria Damanaki has welcomed fresh attempts to forge closer links between the EU and countries in southern Europe
Monday 23rd May 2011
Strong minerals sector 'can help boost' Europe's economy
The minerals industry says a "strong and healthy" raw material sector will help boost Europe's competitiveness
Monday 23rd May 2011
Europe 'must find smarter ways' to boost energy efficiency
The EU must develop "smarter ways" of promoting energy efficiency if it is to meet the 2020 carbon reduction targets, a conference has heard
Monday 23rd May 2011
EU energy policy could push world's poor 'further into poverty'
EU energy policies could cause evictions and push some of the world's poorest people further into poverty, according to a new report by the international anti-poverty agency ActionAid
Monday 9th May 2011
EU has a 'crucial role' in helping poor benefit from raw materials
A conference in parliament was told that the EU has a "crucial" role to play in helping developing countries benefit from the supply of raw materials
Thursday 5th May 2011
EU commissioner calls for 'ambitious' reform of fisheries policy
EU fisheries commissioner Maria Damanaki says the commission is "committed" to delivering an "ambitious" shake-up of the common fisheries policy (CFP)
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