European airlines seek exemption from EU emission trading scheme
(Wed 27/07)
Around 65 European airlines are asking for the aviation sector to be exempt from the EU Emissions Trading Scheme while disputes rumble on about non-EU carriers.
Speed boats and jet skis targeted with new emission rules
(Tue 26/07)
The European Commission has proposed today stricter limits for nitrogen oxides (NOx), hydrocarbons and particulate matters for new motor boats, sailing boats, jet skis and other recreational crafts.
Europe introduces car emission credit scheme to cut CO2
(Mon 25/07)
The automotive industry will have a greater incentive to invest in new technologies that reduce CO2 emissions from new cars, under legislation adopted by the European Commission today.
Climate change threatens global peace and security - UN chief
(Wed 20/07)
Climate change is a real threat to international peace and security, United Nations' Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said today.
Europe provides €244mn to fund 183 new environment projects
(Tue 19/07)
The European Commission has today approved funding for 183 new projects under the LIFE+ programme, the European Union's environment fund.
Europe's coal consumption rises for first time in 20 years
(Mon 18/07)
Europe's consumption of coal rose last year - the first increase in 20 years - according to official statistics released today.
Wind power can provide half of Europe's electricity supply by 2050
(Thu 30/06)
A new report reveals how wind power can provide 50 per cent of Europe's electricity supply by 2050.
UN's global network of biosphere reserves adds 18 new sites
(Thu 30/06)
The United Nations has added 18 new sites to its global list of biosphere reserves, bringing the total to 581 in 114 different countries, the UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) reported.
Europe's 35 million for eco-innovation comes on stream
(Thu 30/06)
Funding worth €35 million for 42 eco-innovation projects selected under the 2010 Competitiveness and Innovation Programme (CIP) is now coming on stream, as applications are ongoing for the 2011 call for proposals.
Europe steps up efforts to cut shipping emissions
(Tue 28/06)
European Commission Vice-President Siim Kallas and Climate Action Commissioner Connie Hedegaard are meeting today with the shipping industry, Member States and the European Parliament to discuss how to reduce greenhouse
Plant curtains help company's offices stay in the shade
(Tue 28/06)
As part of its ongoing environmental protection activities, and to help meet foreseeable 15% energy reduction targets around Japan due to the effects of the March earthquake, the Kyocera Group is planting “Green Curtai
Industry lobby campaign to weaken EU climate policy revealed
(Mon 20/06)
Corporate lobbyists have engaged in a concerted assault to weaken EU climate targets and keep hold of a surplus of emissions trading permits worth billions of euros, according to a new report launched today by Corporate
Europe orders nations to criminalise pollution offences
(Thu 16/06)
The European Commission has given 13 Member States two months to introduce EU rules laying down criminal penalties against sea pollution and other environmental offences.
Fish farms now provide more seafood than nature, report reveals
(Tue 14/06)
A new and comprehensive analysis released by WorldFish Center and Conservation International (CI) has investigated the environmental impact of the world’s major aquaculture production systems and species, and today off
Partnerships can bring cheap & clean energy to poor - report
(Thu 02/06)
The estimated 2.5 billion people across the world who do not have access to reliable electricity supplies can benefit from clean and renewable energy generated through partnerships between governments and the private sec
