Voluntary environmental agreement proves efficient
An interim report published by the European Commission shows a positive trend in reducing the...
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Energie, Umwelt & Transport
Fischler under attack at Fisheries Council
Energie, Umwelt & Transport
At the Fisheries Council on 11 June, Commissioner Fischler was strongly criticised by a number...
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Lithuania agrees to close controversial nuclear plant
Energie, Umwelt & Transport
The Lithuanian government has agreed to close down a controversial Soviet-built nuclear plant at Ignalina...
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World Summit preparations end in failure
Energie, Umwelt & Transport
Ministers and government officials failed to agree on an action plan for the upcoming Johannesburg...
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EBS: better governance and faster progress on Lisbon process needed
Energie, Umwelt & Transport
Better EU governance and faster progress on the Lisbon targets are the key to a...
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European Business Summit starts in Brussels
Energie, Umwelt & Transport
European business leaders, policy makers and civil society organisations are gathering in Brussels for a...
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Australia dumps Kyoto, Japan ratifies
Energie, Umwelt & Transport
Australian Prime Minister John Howard announced on 5 June that his country will not ratify...
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MEPs call for the labelling of GMOs
Energie, Umwelt & Transport
The European Parliament's Environment Committee has endorsed the Commission's proposal to label all food made...
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Bush ready for second climate change U-turn?
Energie, Umwelt & Transport
In a new report submitted to the United Nations, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)...
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ECOFIN to discuss tax package, Seville and biofuels
Energie, Umwelt & Transport
The ECOFIN meeting on 4 June should adopt conclusions on the tax package, prepare the...
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