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- 11/12/10 - Cancún Agreement
Important step towards global framework for climate action
- 17/11/10 - EnergiinfrastrukturKommissionen föreslår prioriterade korridorer för elnät och gasledningar
- 10/11/10 - Energy 2020 strategy
For competitive, sustainable and secure energy
- 09/11/10 - NER300 programme
Major investment in innovative low-carbon technologies
- 26/10/10 - Energy efficiency
A key priority of Europe’s Energy Strategy 2011-2020.
- 25/10/10 - Join the Sustainable Energy Europe Campaign Submit your project!
- 22/10/10 - New funding opportunities
European Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Fund
- 22/10/10 - European Green Capital awardVitoria-Gasteiz 2012 and Nantes 2013
- 21/10/10 - European Forum of Judges for the Environment National enforcement of EU Biodiversity Law
- 15/10/10 - "Eurovignette" directiveTruck tolls to reduce traffic and pollution
- 14/10/10 - Environment Council
EU position at the Cancún climate conference
- 14/10/10 - Halting biodiversity loss The EU’s agenda for the Convention on Biological Diversity
- 12/10/10 - Cutting greenhouse gas emissionsEU ahead of schedule
- 12/10/10 - Kyoto agreement: EEA report EU well on track towards meeting commitments
- 09/10/10 - Climate agreement at UN Aviation Body International aviation emission reductions from 2020
- 08/10/10 - TH!NK ABOUT IT: Join the blogging competition! Share your thoughts on climate change
- 06/10/10 - Eighth EU- Asia summit Energy efficiency and sustainable development on the agenda
- 05/10/10 - Environment committee's position ahead of the Cancun climate talks 30% emission reduction target would favour EU economic growth
- 28/09/10 - Energy savings Commission proposes new energy labels for household appliances.
- 28/09/10 - Reducing the EU environmental footprint Renewal of EU commitments to improve its environmental performance
- 24/09/10 - Exceeding the limits EU air pollutant emissions surpass legal ceilings.
- 23/09/10 - Atlas on Europe's soil biodiversity The Joint Research Centre published a map of potential threats to soil biodiversity.
- 21/09/10 - Security of gas suppliesA future joint EU response.
- 21/09/10 - Halt biodiversity loss by 2020 MEPs believe biodiversity conservation should be mainstreamed.
- 17/09/10 - Commission sets up world's first project network for CO2 Capture and Storage New tool to foster knowledge of the role of CCS in cutting CO2 emissions
- 17/09/10 - Arctic voicesWarming Arctic brings opportunities and threats.
- 16/09/10 - European Mobility Week “Travel Smarter, Live Better”: promoting eco-friendly ways of travelling in European cities
- 07/09/10 - Future strategy for EU biodiversityCommission launches web-based consultation.
- 02/09/10 - Improved energy efficiencyMEPs allocate unspent money for local energy & transport investments.
- 31/08/10 - Saving energyLights out for 75 W bulbs.
- 25/08/10 - Car versus plane Travel and the climate change debate.
- 25/08/10 - Europe's coasts Reconciling development and conservation.
- 11/08/10 - Bonn: new perspectives for the climate challenge The cycle of climate negotiations concluded in Bonn paved the way for next Cancún conference.
- 10/08/10 - Annual environment policy review The 2009 policy review outlines progress on the priorities of the 6th Environment Action Programme and highlights the adoption of the climate and energy package.
- 14/07/10 - Emissions trading: proposed rules for auctioning of allowances Member States back the Commission's proposal for a Regulation on the auctioning of emissions allowances under the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS).
- 07/07/10 - Driving down air pollutionIndustrial Emissions Directive aims at clearer rules.
- 06/07/10 - Renewable energy in the spotlight Share of renewable energy sources continues to rise.
- 17/06/10 - June European Council The EU to examine deeper cuts to greenhouse gas reduction.
- 11/06/10 - Clean water for allThe Environment Council urged all member states at risk to set up water scarcity and drought management plans.
- 02/06/10 - Commission rewards Europe's best green businesses The winners mastered innovation, economic viability, environmental concern and social responsibility.
- 02/06/10 - EU greenhouse gas emissions fall for fifth year runningMember States need to continue their efforts to ensure they meet their targets for 2008-2012.
- 01/06/10 - Gröna veckan - idéverkstad för naturskyddPå EU:s årliga miljökonferens den 1-4 juni i Bryssel samlas tusentals deltagare för att diskutera biologisk mångfald.
- 31/05/10 - Global Climate Change Alliance regional conference for Asia Representatives of the European Union and of developing countries in Asia deepened dialogue and cooperation to mobilise international support for stronger action on climate change.
- 27/05/10 - EU överväger tuffare utsläppsmålKostnaderna för att minska utsläppen av växthusgaser är lägre i dag än 2008, då EU antog sina klimatmål. Det visar en ny studie.
- 21/05/10 - World Biodiversity DayThousands connect with nature through EU campaign.
- 19/05/10 - New energy labels for household appliancesLabels will have to include more information on energy consumption.
- 18/05/10 - Water scarcity and droughts A major concern for many areas in Europe.
- 18/05/10 - Bio-waste: an untapped potentialNew Commission strategy aims to get even more from bio-waste.
- 18/05/10 - Emissions trading EU ETS emissions fell more than 11% in 2009.
- 04/05/10 - Global problems need local solutions Cities take the lead to tackle climate change.
- 28/04/10 - Kan miljöbilar rädda EU:s bilindustri?EU-kommissionen lägger fram en ny strategi för renare och effektivare bilar.
- 09/04/10 - European Green Capital Six finalists vie for title of European Green Capital 2012 and 2013.
- 26/03/10 - Spring European Council Europe 2020 strategy and post-Copenhagen action were the hot topics discussed.
- 26/03/10 - "Earth hour" 2010 has arrived! EU institutions join the initiative and will turn off lights in all its buildings at 08:30PM on March 27.
- 25/03/10 - Preserving biodiversityWe are all in this together!
- 22/03/10 - Hållbar energi i EuropaI samband med den europeiska veckan för hållbar energi 2010 presenterar EU:s nya energikommissionär en strategi som ska minska EU:s beroende av fossila bränslen.
- 15/03/10 - Stop biodiversity loss Environment Ministers set new target for halting loss of biodiversity in the EU by 2020.
- 10/03/10 - Post-Copenhagen deal in spotlight EU’s climate Commissioner willing to push for a legally binding deal at the Mexico conference.
- 09/03/10 - A new step forwardEuropean Commission sets out strategy to reinvigorate global action after Copenhagen.
- 04/03/10 - Storsatsning på energiprojektI EU:s största stödpaket någonsin till energiinfrastruktur får 43 el- och gasprojekt dela på 2,3 miljarder euro.
- 03/03/10 - EU 2020: en ny ekonomisk strategiSmart och hållbar tillväxt för alla – det är ledstjärnan i EU-kommissionens nya ekonomiska strategi som ska samordna EU:s och ländernas ekonomiska politik bättre.
- 01/03/10 - Green light for green vehicles European industry needs to become more innovative and eco-efficient.
- 01/03/10 - Forests in dangerPublic debate on protecting Europe's forests against climate change.
- 22/02/10 - The EU Sustainable Energy Week The time is ripe to shape our energy future!
- 17/02/10 - New Directorates for a greener future! Commission creates two new Directorates-General for Energy and Climate Action.
- 28/01/10 - Follow-up on the Copenhagen AccordThe European Union has formalised its support for the Copenhagen Accord and presented its commitments for emission reduction targets.
- 27/01/10 - Fighting climate change: a priority for Spain The Spanish Presidency present their priority actions for climate change to the European Parliament.
- 22/01/10 - Towards the Mexico conference The Spanish presidency supports the immediate application of the Copenhagen Agreement.
- 19/01/10 - Kan EU rädda den biologiska mångfalden till 2020?EU nådde inte sitt mål att få stopp på artdöden till 2010.
- 21/12/09 - Magert resultat i KöpenhamnEnligt José Manuel Barroso är överenskommelsen ett steg i rätt riktning, men den når inte alls upp till EU:s mål.
- 19/12/09 - Cautious step forward in Copenhagen The agreement includes the two degree target and money for climate financing.
- 19/12/09 - COP15, Copenhagen Extracts from the EU press conference
- 19/12/09 - Mr Barroso's statement Watch the Commission president's statement in Copenhagen
- 18/12/09 - Last chance to reach an agreementLeaders back at the negotiating table.
- 17/12/09 - Copenhagen: Time is running out Negotiations on the key issues must intensify!
- 16/12/09 - Negotiations continueNew offer from African Union on the table.
- 16/12/09 - Overcoming the stalemateSwedish Minister for the Environment calls for breakthrough in Copenhagen.
- 15/12/09 - One degree matters Studying solutions to combat climate change.
- 14/12/09 - Less than five days leftThe COP President calls for an additional effort to reach an agreement.
- 12/12/09 - Day six of negotiationsThe EU will not settle for less than a two-degree reduction.
- 11/12/09 - A day in the life of a Copenhagen negotiator Follow Artur Runge-Metzeger, the Chief Negotiator for the European Commission.
- 11/12/09 - EU lovar 7,2 miljarder euro i klimatstödVid sitt senaste toppmöte diskuterade EU:s stats- och regeringschefer hur klimatarbetet ska finansieras och hur bank- och finanssektorn ska reformeras
- 10/12/09 - Fourth day in CopenhagenNegotiations on the further additions to the Kyoto Protocol had to be adjourned.
- 08/12/09 - Second day of talksFunding climate change tops the agenda in Copenhagen.
- 07/12/09 - Copenhagen kicks offLet's talk about climate change!
- 07/12/09 - Energy efficiency Binding rules and smarter choices.
- 04/12/09 - The Kyoto to Copenhagen journey Be an ecopassenger and join the train to Copenhagen!
- 02/12/09 - Public survey on climate change Europeans believe fighting climate change can boost economic growth in the EU.
- 02/12/09 - EU press pack for Copenhagen The key objectives for a post-2012 global climate agreement.
- 30/11/09 - Klimatkonferens i KöpenhamnEU lovar att ta strid för ambitiösa mål och dra sitt strå till stacken för att hjälpa utvecklingsländerna i kampen mot klimatförändringen.
- 30/11/09 - EU-China SummitChina gets on the climate train to Copenhagen.
- 30/11/09 - Countdown to CopenhagenEuropean Parliament call for climate change breakthrough in Copenhagen.
- 25/11/09 - Ready for CopenhagenMEPs urge EU to continue leading fight against climate change.
- 20/11/09 - How much do you know about climate change? Test your knowledge on climate change and learn more about ways to fight it!
- 18/11/09 - EU-Russia summitThe EU and Russia focused their talks on climate change and energy ahead of the Copenhagen summit.
- 18/11/09 - Energy-saving buildings: agreement reachedRenewable energy and energy-saving standards laid down for buildings constructed after 2020.
- 12/11/09 - Meeting Kyoto’s targetsProgress report shows EU on track to meet or outperform Kyoto emissions target.
- 11/11/09 - Th!nk about it A climate change blogging competition won the prize for the best Web 2.0 campaign at the European Public Affairs 2009 awards.
- 06/11/09 - Barcelona climate talks
The EU confirms its commitment to reach a global climate agreement at Copenhagen.
- 06/11/09 - Climate top of the agenda at summit in IndiaIndia signs an agreement on nuclear energy cooperation with the EU and signals its support of the two degree target.
- 05/11/09 - Solidarity needed ahead of CopenhagenInterview with the head of the Parliament's Environment Committee Jo Leinen.
- 04/11/09 - Climate summit at the White HouseThe meeting between the EU and the US focused on how to build momentum for an agreement at Copenhagen.
- 28/10/09 - Brussels European CouncilEU leaders reached an agreement on “climate financing” ahead of Copenhagen international climate conference.
- 21/10/09 - Agreement reached on EU position for CopenhagenThe EU is prepared to show political leadership to save the climate and reach an agreement in Copenhagen.
- 19/10/09 - EU hjälper utvecklingsländerna hantera klimatförändring och lågkonjunkturRunt 4 000 deltagare från 1 500 organisationer väntas till Stockholm för att delta i ett evenemang som sätter fokus på EU:s utvecklingsarbete.
- 19/10/09 - Financing, the key to success in CopenhagenEU finance and environment ministers discuss financial aspects before the Copenhagen climate agreement.
- 09/10/09 - Bangkok climate negotiationsThe EU welcomed the progress made in Bangkok but said that negotiations must speed up before Copenhagen.
- 08/10/09 - Mer pengar till ren energiteknikSolenergi och koldioxidavskiljning är de två områden som får lejonparten av EU:s extra forskningspengar.
- 05/10/09 - All together against climate change!EU, MTV and Backstreet Boys mobilise youth in a free concert at UN conference in Copenhagen.
- 30/09/09 - Grönare, skönare stadstrafikStadstrafiken ska bli mer miljövänlig och effektivare med EU:s nya handlingsplan.
- 28/09/09 - G-20 meetingDiscussions on how to tackle climate change globally yielded no substantial results.
- 17/09/09 - EU utan bilenMed EU:s trafikantvecka vill man framhålla städernas viktiga roll i klimatarbetet och få människor att tänka över sina resvanor.
- 16/09/09 - Protecting the ozone layerEuropean Union hails universal ratification of the Montreal Protocol.
- 11/09/09 - Second EU-South Africa summit to tackle climate change EU and South African leaders are determined to reach an agreement in Copenhagen in December 2009.
- 10/09/09 - Mer pengar till utvecklingsländernas klimatarbeteKommissionen har lagt fram en plan för hur klimatarbetet i utvecklingsländerna ska finansieras.
- 09/09/09 - The world must mobilise to save biodiversityThe Swedish presidency demands a halt to deforestation and an increase in reforestation and sustainable forestry in order to preserve biodiversity.
- 08/09/09 - BNP dåligt mått på välfärdEU letar efter nya sätt att mäta ekonomiska resultat och vill lägga större tonvikt på välfärdens sociala och ekologiska aspekter.
- 01/09/09 - Glödlampan snart historiaEnligt nya EU-regler ska vanliga glödlampor fasas ut under en treårsperiod. I stället ska vi gå över till en ny generation av energieffektiva lampor.
- 25/07/09 - Climate negotiations must be acceleratedInformal meeting of environment ministers focused on the Copenhagen climate change.
- 16/07/09 - Tryggare gasleveranser till EUNytt förslag ska se till att det blir färre avbrott i gasleveranserna till EU.
- 15/07/09 - Play to Stop – Europe for Climate Fight climate change by participating in this campaign!
- 10/07/09 - Kostnaderna för klimatmålen måste delasG8-länderna har åtagit sig att begränsa jordens temperaturökning till högst två grader. Länderna ska också minska sina utsläpp av växthusgaser med 80 % till 2050.
- 01/07/09 - Sverige vid rodretSverige tar över det roterande ordförandeskapet i EU under det kommande halvåret och prioriterar finanskrisen och klimatfrågorna.
- 22/06/09 - Gröna veckan om klimatförändringÅrets upplaga av Gröna veckan-konferensen i Bryssel den 23–26 juni har klimatförändring som tema.
- 22/06/09 - Climate Change and Employment A Forum to debate the impact of Climate Change on Employment.
- 19/06/09 - June European Council
EU leaders agreed that all countries except the poorest should help finance the fight against global warming in developing countries.
- 17/06/09 - A new light on energy efficiency Current research efforts are focusing on new technology with the potential to halve European lighting costs.
- 04/06/09 - World Environment Day United Nations day to raise worldwide awareness of the environment with climate change as main subject.
- 29/05/09 - Fall in greenhouse gas emissionsEU greenhouse gas emissions have fallen for the third consecutive year.
- 19/05/09 - Ett hav av möjligheterHavets dag den 20 maj uppmärksammar havets betydelse för vår vardag.
- 12/05/09 - Cycling: the healthy way to travel European cities to sign the Brussels Charter to promote the use of bicycles.
- 27/04/09 - Biodiversity beyond 2010 Europe must rapidly grasp the true value of biodiversity in order to meet its targets.
- 22/04/09 - Increasing energy security in the EU
MEPs call on member countries to maintain minimum stocks of crude oil.
- 22/04/09 - “Third energy package” approvedNya roller för bolag och konsumenter på energimarknaden
- 15/04/09 - The road to Copenhagen Environment Council discussed the way forward to reach an international agreement on climate change.
- 06/04/09 - Efficiency of road vehicle tyres New rules backed by MEPs call for a tyre-labelling system to allow drivers to see how fuel efficient tyres are.
- 03/04/09 - A first glimpse at 2008 emissions trading data The European Environment Agency (EEA) is launching a revamped version of its EU Emission Trading Scheme (ETS) data viewer.
- 01/04/09 - EU ska klimatanpassasFörebyggande åtgärder ska lindra klimatförändringens effekter på områden som hälsa, energi, transport, jordbruk och turism.
- 31/03/09 - Transport policy in Europe
Transport continues to contribute disproportionally to Europe's greenhouse gas emissions, poor air quality and noise.
- 25/03/09 - What should cars run on? Have your say by voting in the June European Parliament elections!
- 25/03/09 - Protection of the ozone layer
A new law approved by MEPs shows that the EU is leading by example.
- 20/03/09 - Spring European Council EU leaders prepared the Copenhagen Conference on climate change and discussed plans to enhance the Union's energy security.
- 20/03/09 - Water – 71% of the Earth's surface, but still not enough Although water is essential for human life, it is becoming scarce due to climate change, population growth and pollution.
- 17/03/09 - Drought and water overuse in Europe A new report by the European Environment Agency (EEA) confirms that in many parts of Europe water use is unsustainable and provides recommendations for a new approach to managing water resources.
- 17/03/09 - One hour for earth - March 28 from 20:30 to 21:30 EU institutions will turn off the lights, thus participating in this global action to fight climate change!
- 12/03/09 - Become a "guest photographer" for the European Parliament We want your snapshots on "pollution and how to solve it".
- 12/03/09 - Nytt grepp ska sälja miljöprojektMiljöprojekt i utvecklingsländerna bjuds ut på ”auktionskonferens” i Bryssel.
- 11/03/09 - Skrotfartyg svartlistasFarliga fartyg ska kunna svartlistas enligt ett nytt sjösäkerhetspaket som Europaparlamentet nu har godkänt.
- 11/03/09 - Spring European Council
Financial crisis, energy and climate change will be the big issues under discussion at the next European Council.
- 11/03/09 - The EU must take the lead on climate change
MEPs adopted a resolution on the EU strategy for a comprehensive climate change agreement in Copenhagen.
- 10/03/09 - New rules for greener, quieter, safer cars
The European Parliament adopted a report introducing new rules on the registration, sale and use of cars, aiming to improve road safety and environmental protection.
- 10/03/09 - Cut industrial emissions further but more flexibly MEPs back provisions for introducing EU-wide emission limits, greater flexibility in granting permits and better public information policies.
- 03/03/09 - Going green pays off The European Economic Recovery Plan proposes green measures to tackle the economic crisis.
- 25/02/09 - Climate change: a challenge for everyone The European Parliament leads by example in combating climate change.
- 24/02/09 - Discussion on climate protection Representatives of EU environment ministers met in Prague to discuss climate protection commitments and prepare the spring European Council.
- 24/02/09 - Ny EU-strategi ska förebygga katastroferEU vill med sin nya strategi stärka vår kapacitet att förebygga katastrofer och fördjupa samarbetet med utvecklingsländerna.
- 23/02/09 - Priser för gröna stadsmiljöerStockholm och Hamburg har utsetts till EU:s första miljöhuvudstäder. Budapest vinner europeiska trafikantveckans pris.
- 19/02/09 - Energy security - an imperative for the EU The Council adopted conclusions on how to ensure EU energy supplies.
- 17/02/09 - UNEP ministerial negotiations started in Nairobi Over 140 countries join together to find a solution to both the economic and the climate crisis.
- 17/02/09 - Emission reductions possible at a low cost A report from the Joint Research Centre indicates that environmental improvements in residential buildings could result in overall greenhouse gas emission reductions of 7%.
- 17/02/09 - Fem regionala projekt får prisEU-projekt för hållbar energi och forskning belönas med pris för regional innovation.
- 10/02/09 - Cities surpass the EU climate change targets 400 cities committed to reducing CO2 emissions and energy consumption beyond the 20% EU target.
- 09/02/09 - Climate change’s weathervane A network of European weather presenters is raising awareness of climate change.
- 04/02/09 - Energi för framtidenStäderna i EU åtar sig att minska sina utsläpp ytterligare för att trappa upp kampen mot klimatförändringarna.
- 04/02/09 - Climate change: 2050 - the future begins today
The European Parliament adopted a report setting out recommendations for the future EU policy on climate change
- 03/02/09 - EP adopts blueprint for the EU's future energy strategy
MEPs call for mandatory emergency action plans in case of gas supply shortages, a specific road map for investments in nuclear energy, and new climate targets to be achieved by 2050.
- 02/02/09 - Gas crisis highlights need for energy security MEPS go through the consequences of the Russia-Ukraine gas dispute in their own countries.
- 28/01/09 - Debate green investment: one solution for two crises? Is boosting the economy compatible with saving the planet? Tell us what you think!
- 28/01/09 - Nytt globalt klimatavtalEnligt EU kommer handeln med utsläppsrätter att bli ett viktigt instrument i kampen mot klimatförändringen.
- 21/01/09 - Gaskonflikten överUkraina och Ryssland återupptar gasleveranserna till Europa.
- 09/01/09 - Killer slugs and other aliens - Eight environmental stories for Europe Read the 2009 snapshots stories focusing on climate change, biodiversity and health.
- 17/12/08 - European Parliament adopts climate change package
The EU has set itself the most ambitious targets in the world to fight global warming.
- 15/12/08 - Final details of climate package discussed Informal negotiations between Parliamentary delegations and the French Presidency of the Council continued after the European Council.
- 15/12/08 - Poznań: towards a post-Kyoto deal First draft of the proposed climate change agreement should be available by June 2009.
- 12/12/08 - Climate and energy package sealed EU ministers approved the so-called “20-20-20” deal, which attempts to decrease greenhouse gas emissions and to boost energy savings and renewable energy. The next step is the approval by the European Parliament.
- 09/12/08 - MEPs and Council Presidency reach deal on renewables directive MEPs and the Council's Presidency reached an informal compromise on a proposed directive which establishes targets to ensure that the EU will reach its climate target of at least 20% renewable energy in the total energy consumption by 2020.
- 08/12/08 - Incandescent bulbs will be phased-out by 2012 “European homes will keep the same quality of lighting, while saving energy, CO2 and money", said Energy Commissioner Andris Piebalgs.
- 08/12/08 - Energy Council: Main results Ministers proposed measures related to the security of the energy supply and improved energy efficiency.
- 05/12/08 - Putting an end to global deforestationGoal to be met by 2030 - reduce emissions from deforestation to limit global warming
- 04/12/08 - Climate change and energy package is on the tableEP-Council-Commission trilogue discussed the climate change and energy package, topics which some MEPs considered to be the greatest challenges of our times
- 04/12/08 - Getting the most out of waste Be active and participate on the open debate on how to recycle bio-waste and use it for energy recovery.
- 03/12/08 - Combat the adverse effects of climate change
- 03/12/08 - Boost in energy efficiency and renewable energy EU will co-finance Member States to install double-glazing, wall insulation and solar panels in housing.
- 03/12/08 - European Parliament Climate Change Committee sets out future policy goals MEPs take the EU objective to keep the global average temperature increase below 2°C as a basis and call for a 25-40% reduction target in greenhouse gas emissions to be achieved by 2020.
- 02/12/08 - MEPs and Council Presidency reach deal on CO2 emissions from cars The informal compromise concerns a draft regulation which sets emission performance standards for new passenger cars registered in the EU.
- 28/11/08 - Poznań – step forward in climate change negotiations Poznań conference must shift negotiations on a new global climate deal into higher gear.
- 21/11/08 - European and national parliamentarians seek common energy and climate policy Ways to secure Europe's future energy supply, the promotion of energy innovation and the EU's role in international climate negotiations were among the issues discussed at the interparliamentary meeting held in Strasbourg.
- 20/11/08 - Business as usual not an option for the energy system 80 % of the greenhouse gas emissions in Europe still come from the energy sector, warns a report from the European Environment Agency.
- 20/11/08 - The Arctic merits the EU's attention EU implements coordinated action in the Arctic to respond to emerging challenges.
- 13/11/08 - Aarhus Convention: empowering citizens 10 years on Combating climate change demands a huge involvement from citizens, not just from policymakers and businesses.
- 13/11/08 - EP President calls for rapid progress on climate change legislation EP President Hans-Gert Pöttering called for "concrete results" in the negotiations on the EU's climate change package before the international climate conference in Poznan in December.
- 13/11/08 - Energiberedskap i kristiderNy energiplan ska minska EU:s beroende av gas och olja utifrån.
- 12/11/08 - How to optimise the use of bioenergy for Europe’s climate efforts Bioenergy can reduce Europe's greenhouse gas emissions and contribute to achieving the EU's renewable energy target, says a report by the European Environment Agency.
- 12/11/08 - Cars-to-go Car-sharing schemes allow people the use of a vehicle when they need it, without the hassles and costs of ownership.
- 30/10/08 - Återhämtningsplan för ekonomin på gångKommissionen ger en första inblick i sin omfattande plan för att få bukt med finanskrisen, samtidigt som EU-ländernas ledare gör sig redo för världstoppmötet.
- 29/10/08 - European Parliament to reduce its carbon foot print by 30% The European Parliament has decided to put forward a plan to reduce the institution's carbon "footprint" by 30%.
- 29/10/08 - EU uppmanar bilbranschen till fortsatta miljösatsningarEU ska hjälpa biltillverkarna att utveckla miljövänliga bilar.
- 28/10/08 - MEPS plan calls for climate change "alliance" with poorer countries According to MEPs, Europe must build an alliance with developing countries to avoid a global climate catastrophe.
- 28/10/08 - Doing more with less Energy efficiency – the weapon to combat Europe’s dependency on hydrocarbon.
- 28/10/08 - Citizens' Energy Forum Exert your rights as energy consumer in practice, not only on paper.
- 24/10/08 - Asia-Europe Forum Discussions focused on how to tackle major global challenges, including combating climate change.
- 24/10/08 - Climate change: the run-up to Poznań EU environment ministers reaffirmed their commitment to a global climate agreement to succeed the Kyoto Protocol
- 17/10/08 - Skogarna skövlasEU tar krafttag mot den olagliga importen av timmer.
- 16/10/08 - EU on track to meet Kyoto emission targets The EU is on its way to meet Kyoto’s Protocol commitments for reducing emissions of greenhouse gases.
- 14/10/08 - Developing New Energy for the future: Europe launches a 1 billion Euro project to get into pole position for the Fuel cells and Hydrogen race On 14th October, the European Union and European Industry announce plans to make fuel cells and hydrogen one of Europe's leading new strategic energy technologies of the future.
- 10/10/08 - Energimarknaderna öppnas för konkurrensEU-länderna har enats om ett lagförslag som minskar storföretagens dominans på energimarknaderna.
- 09/10/08 - Water scarcity and droughts in the EU MEPs urge the Commission and Member States to acknowledge that deforestation and unrestrained urban development are contributing to growing water scarcity.
- 09/10/08 - European Parliament concerned about the effects of climate change on Artic Governance MEPs worried at the effects of climate change on the sustainability of the lives of the indigenous peoples, in terms of both the environment and natural habit.
- 07/10/08 - Use emission permit revenues to fund climate change protection Emission Trading Scheme: European Parliament’s Environment Committee backs Commission plans to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
- 06/10/08 - Growing pains Sustainable development has been given new relevance by the climate change crisis.
- 06/10/08 - EU project SMILES targets water, energy savings for industry The EU-supported project SMILES targets the development and launch of 16 new sustainable technologies to cut greenhouse gas emissions, and secure water and energy savings.
- 29/09/08 - How vulnerable are we to climate change? A report states that Europe needs to intensify actions to adapt to the impacts of climate change.
- 22/09/08 - European Mobility Week Conferences, exhibitions and a car-free day all helped to make the European Mobility Week the world’s largest event on sustainable mobility.
- 16/09/08 - Are you an eco traveller? Small tips to make a difference.
- 16/09/08 - Living together Can you cut your emissions ? Test your skills!
- 16/09/08 - Kopernikus: Observing our planet for a safer world The objective of Kopernikus is to monitor the state of the environment to improve the security of citizens.
- 12/09/08 - Bilfri dag – höjdpunkten under trafikantveckanHundratals orter stänger några av sina mest trafikerade gator för biltrafik under en dag i mitten av september. Målet är att få oss att lämna bilen hemma för gott.
- 12/09/08 - More sustainable biofuels in road transport The Industry Committee of the European Parliament championed "second-generation" biofuels.
- 12/09/08 - Strong public support for EU targets on climate change A survey reveals that Europeans are highly concerned about climate change and clearly willing to take action against it.
- 09/09/08 - St Andrews Prize for the Environment Does your environmental conservation project need more resources and greater visibility?
- 09/09/08 - European Green Capital Award Cities throughout Europe prepare their applications to compete for the title.
- 09/09/08 - Sustainable water management: better information for better choices Clear information and citizen involvement are crucial if we are to bring about improvements in Europe's environment, particularly in the field of water, says Professor Jacqueline McGlade, Executive Director of the EEA.
- 05/09/08 - JRC opens the world’s largest conference on photovoltaic solar energy This event, attended by more than 4000 participants, covers all aspects of photovoltaic solar energy, ranging from basic research, manufacturing technology, to policies, finance and employment.
- 05/09/08 - Waste not, want not Have you ever stopped to think about the volume of water it takes to produce the food you eat, the clothes you wear, or the car your family drives?
- 05/09/08 - More hydrogen cars on EU roads Parliament support for the proposal to simplify the approval of hydrogen powered vehicles marks a step forward in the development and marketing of clean and safe hydrogen vehicles. As a result, they will be seen more often on Europe's streets.
- 05/09/08 - Sustainability for the electrical and electronic sector Taking the lead in improving products’ energy efficiency will boost Europe’s economy, saving every consumer money in the long term and allowing everybody to contribute to reducing environmental damage.
- 05/09/08 - First International Energy Agency (IEA) Review of the EU's Energy Policy now published The Review endorses the broad outline of the Commission's ambitious energy proposals tabled last year. It specifically praises the coherent EU approach to energy and climate change and the Commission's market liberalization package for electricity and gas.
- 04/09/08 - Högt betyg för EU:s energipolitikInternationella energiorganet lägger fram den första rapporten om EU:s energipolitik och berömmer EU:s åtgärder mot klimatförändringar och för en liberalisering av energimarknaden.
- 02/09/08 - 'B-COOL' project developing eco-friendly car air conditioning The EU-funded B-COOL project, set to end in 2008, has been developing a new, high-efficiency, low-cost air-conditioning system for small, A and B segment cars, using CO2 as a refrigerant.
- 02/09/08 - World premiere on the river Alster: Launch of the first fuel cell-powered passenger ship From the beginning of September 2008, the first commercial fuel cell-powered passenger ship will operate a regular service on the river Alster in Hamburg, Germany without giving rise to any harmful emissions.
- 25/08/08 - Skogsbränder och översvämningar – EU griper inFlera länder har bett EU om akut hjälp i sommar.
- 20/08/08 - EU supports “green” projects SMEs and many other European organisations can apply for EU funding through the 2008 call for proposals of the new LIFE+ programme. The deadline is set for 21 November 2008.
- 20/08/08 - ADDRESSing European energy needs The EU funded project ADDRESS aims to develop smarter energy grids and give consumers the ability to actively participate in energy delivery.
- 05/08/08 - Are you a climate change hero? Test your knowledge about climate change in a fun quiz.
- 05/08/08 - Vivir en verde La construcción con criterios de eficiencia energética puede reducir nuestra huella de carbono.
- 05/08/08 - Have your say on climate change negotiations! The European Commission launched a public consultation on the climate change agreement that will replace the Kyoto protocol beyond 2012.
- 16/07/08 - Climate package: are we sharing the cuts in emissions? Last year EU leaders agreed to cut CO2 emissions by 20% by 2020 in a bid to tackle climate change. The EU's Emissions Trading Scheme is at the heart of this effort.
- 16/07/08 - Biofuels targets must achieve positive outcome and not damage environment or the economy, warns new CoR report EU policy-makers are being urged to adopt a more cautious approach on renewable energy targets for biofuels, in a new UK report which warns that that biofuels could be harmful to the environment and bad news for the economy.
- 16/07/08 - Miljövänligare produktion och konsumtionEtt nytt åtgärdspaket ska uppmuntra industrin att tillverka miljövänligare varor och göra det lättare för konsumenten att hitta dem.
- 09/07/08 - European Green Capital Award: how green is your town? How clean is the air in your city? Is the local transport environmentally friendly? What about noise pollution and the state of the green areas? Four out of five Europeans now live in cities and the environment in urban areas is directly linked to our quality of life.
- 09/07/08 - Den som förorenar ska betala merEnligt en ny plan från EU-kommissionen ska EU-länderna kunna ta ut avgifter från transportföretag för det buller, den trafikbelastning och de luftföroreningar som deras lastbilar orsakar.
- 04/07/08 - Food crisis - how do we feed the world now and in 2050? Investment, free-trade, abolition of subsidies, a change of direction on biofuels: all options submitted to a joint European Parliament-French government conference on 3 July.
- 04/07/08 - Climate Change package 2020: the EU’s Emission Trading System’s 3rd Phase What will be the future shape of the European Emission Trading System (ETS), a cornerstone of the EU’s efforts to curb greenhouse gases?
- 26/06/08 - Climate package: Carbon-free cars? There are a staggering 220 million cars on Europe's roads and that number is growing all the time. The CO2 they emit is 12% of the yearly total for the whole European Union...
- 26/06/08 - Green Week highlights need to use planet's resources more sustainably The eighth edition of Green Week, the EU's biggest annual environmental event, was held in Brussels from 3-6 June.
- 24/06/08 - Krafttag mot höga oljepriserDe oljeproducerande och de oljeimporterande länderna måste samarbeta för att få ner oljepriserna.
- 11/06/08 - Globala frågor högst på dagordningen vid toppmötet mellan EU och USAEU-ländernas ledare och USA:s president George Bush samlades i Brdo, Slovenien, den 10 juni för att diskutera frågor rörande handel, klimat, energi och utrikespolitik.
- 03/06/08 - Dags att gå över till grönt!Det blir tillfälle att debattera och ta del av nya rön när gröna veckan 2008 drar i gång i Bryssel under mottot ”Vi har bara en jord – slösa inte bort den. ”
- 22/05/08 - Är din stad en grön förebild?Bor du i en grön och miljövänlig stad där man bedriver ett bra miljöarbete? Då har din stad chans att bli Europas första miljöhuvudstad.
- 25/03/08 - Miljövän?Européerna har blivit mycket miljömedvetna, men de konkreta insatserna motsvarar inte den goda viljan.
- 12/02/08 - Ungdomarna och säkerheten på Internet: Det måste vi diskutera!Med anledning av Safer Internet Day anordnar EU-kommissionen ett forum för att etablera en dialog med ungdomar och göra vuxna medvetna om farorna på webben.
- 28/01/08 - Hållbar energi 2008EU:s framtid på energiområdet står på dagordningen under den andra Europeiska veckan för hållbar energi.
- 23/01/08 - Kampen mot klimatförändringen ska ge ökad tillväxt och fler jobbMed hjälp av ett ambitiöst åtgärdspaket vill EU omsätta sina utsläppsmål i praktiken.
- 20/12/07 - Mindre koldioxid från bilar Öka användningen av energieffektiva, kollektiva transporter och begränsa koldioxidutsläppen från nya bilar, säger EU.
- 27/11/07 - Energin – en avgörande fråga för EU:s framtid EU har kommit en bra bit på väg mot att uppfylla sina Kyotoåtaganden. Nu måste unionen göra tydliga val på energiområdet utan att ge upp sina ekonomiska och ekologiska mål.
- 12/06/07 - Gröna veckan: Miljöläget i EU i går, idag och i morgon I år firar EU-samarbetet 50-årsjubileum. Det är ett bra tillfälle att sammanfatta läget och se framåt på alla områden. Miljöfrågorna utgör inget undantag utan tas upp till granskning under Gröna veckan.
- 11/05/07 - Energi för ett starkt EU EU startar nätverk för energitrygghetskontakter och en särskild byrå för att trygga energiförsörjningen.
- 22/03/07 - Ingen kristallklar väg mot rent dricksvatten På Världsvattendagen den 22 mars sätter EU:s vattenkonferens strålkastarljuset på den krympande tillgången på rent dricksvatten i EU och på sätt att skydda vårt vatten.
- 08/02/07 - Friska medborgare, hållbar bilindustri Med det förslag till strängare normer som EU lade fram den här veckan kommer föroreningarna att minska och arbetet för säkrare drivmedel att få en skjuts framåt. Förslaget är ett led i en långsiktig strategi för att värna framtiden för EU:s bilindustri.
- 29/01/07 - Sol, vind och vatten: EU-vecka om hållbar energi EU:s första aktivitetsvecka för hållbar energi kommer att samla ett stort uppbåd av organisationer och institutioner från hela EU. De får ett unikt tillfälle att fördjupa sig i ämnet hållbar energi och dess möjligheter vid konferenser, diskussioner och presentationer.
- 10/01/07 - Ny energiplan för EU: större trygghet, mindre utsläpp EU-kommissionen vill göra energiförsörjningen i EU tryggare och samtidigt bekämpa klimatförändringen och göra industrin mer konkurrenskraftig. Med dessa mål för ögonen har kommissionen lagt fram förslag för att bana väg för en gemensam energipolitik för EU.
- 10/01/07 - Ny energiplan för EU: större trygghet, mindre utsläpp EU-kommissionen vill göra energiförsörjningen i EU tryggare och samtidigt bekämpa klimatförändringen och göra industrin mer konkurrenskraftig. Med dessa mål för ögonen har kommissionen lagt fram förslag för att bana väg för en gemensam energipolitik för EU.
- 10/11/06 - Energiepartnerschaft zwischen der EU und Russland in entscheidender Phase Bei der ersten bilateralen Konferenz zu "Energiestrategien" am 30. und 31. Oktober in Moskau unterstrich der europäische Kommissar Andris Piebalgs die Bedeutung einer erweiterten praktischen Zusammenarbeit EU-Russland.
- 02/06/06 - EU to curb biodiversity loss by setting clear responsibilities The European Commission unveiled an ambitious EU Action Plan on 22 May that aims to clarify the responsibilities of the EU and its Member States in halting biodiversity loss by 2010.
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