MEPs wants slower introduction of energy certificates for buildings
In its first reading of the directive on the energy efficiency of buildings, the Parliament...
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Klima & Umwelt
EU comes closer to ratifying the Kyoto protocol
Energie, Umwelt & Transport
On 6 February, the European Parliament adopted an opinion endorsing the ratification of the Kyoto...
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Commission proposes stricter export rules for hazardous chemicals
Energie, Umwelt & Transport
The Commission pushes for a fast ratification by the EU of the Rotterdam Convention on...
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Sustainability index reveals big differences in environmental performance
Energie, Umwelt & Transport
A new environmental ranking list shows that a nation's economic status does not necessarily predict...
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EU-UK dispute over removing CFCs from fridges
Energie, Umwelt & Transport
A conflict between the UK and the Commission has emerged over the recovering of CFCs...
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NGOs call for stricter rules on electronic waste
Tech
In the run-up to the second reading in the Parliament of the electronic waste directive,...
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European Parliament to vote on energy efficiency of buildings
Energie, Umwelt & Transport
The European Parliament will have a first reading of the proposed directive on the energy...
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Polluter pays principle put into practice
Energie, Umwelt & Transport
On Wednesday 23 January 2002, the European Commission adopted a proposal for a legal framework...
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Commission to propose draft directive on environmental liability
Energie, Umwelt & Transport
On Wednesday 23 January 2002, the European Commission is expected to issue a proposal for...
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WWF rings alarm bell over EU Fishery Policy
Energie, Umwelt & Transport
The World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) is launching a campaign for radical reforms of...
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