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European Council adopts Fuel Cells and Hydrogen JTI
06/11/2008
European Council adopts Fuel Cells and Hydrogen JTI
Major funding by the EU and industry should put Europe at the forefront of hydrogen fuel cell development and deployment. This could lead to a future where car emissions are purely water. Fuel cells are highly efficient energy-conversion devices that could be applied in a variety of products...
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Commission launches major funding programme for eco-innovation projects
19/08/2008
Commission launches major funding programme for eco-innovation projects
The EU Competitiveness and Innovation programme is offering €28 million funding in 2008 to stimulate take up of the best environmental products, processes and services in Europe, contributing to implementation of ETAP. Europe is a strong player in eco-innovation with a turnover of €227 billion...
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Driving the hydrogen way
06/08/2008
Driving the hydrogen way
Hydrogen energy could reduce oil consumption by 40% in road transport by 2050 according to the HyWays project, which proposes a roadmap to overcome barriers and boost European competitiveness in this key sector. By taking a leading position in the worldwide market for hydrogen technologies,...
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Call for more integrated approach to road transport research
06/08/2008
Call for more integrated approach to road transport research
EU Science and Research Commissioner Janez Potočnik has called for greater co-operation in road transport research and a more integrated approach to developing a cleaner, safer and smarter road transport system. At the Transport Research Arena 2008 conference in Ljubljana, Slovenia in...
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CEC champions green building
06/08/2008
CEC champions green building
Green design, construction, renovation and operation of buildings could cut North American greenhouse gas emissions more deeply, quickly and cheaply than other measure according to a new report. The report published by the Commission for Environmental Co-operation (CEC) champions the concept of...
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Driving the hydrogen way
06/08/2008
Driving the hydrogen way
Hydrogen energy could reduce oil consumption by 40% in road transport by 2050 according to the HyWays project, which proposes a roadmap to overcome barriers and boost European competitiveness in this key sector. By taking a leading position in the worldwide market for hydrogen technologies,...
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Climate change package to enhance growth & jobs
04/08/2008
Climate change package to enhance growth & jobs
A Commission package to fight climate change and promote renewable energy, demonstrating targets agreed last year are technologically and economically sound, provides a major opportunity for businesses. Measures announced on 23 January 2008 are intended to increase use of renewable energy...
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ETAP forum tackles global environmental technology market
25/07/2008
ETAP forum tackles global environmental technology market
The 4th European Forum on Eco-innovation in Vienna on 31 January and 1 February 2008 debated key recommendations on how the EU can boost its position in the global market for environmental technologies. Jointly organised by the Austrian Minister for the Environment, the Swedish Ministry of the...
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Lead market initiative set to unlock global markets
25/07/2008
Lead market initiative set to unlock global markets
Sustainable construction, recycling and renewable energy are three of six key lead markets proposed by the Commission to unlock global potential for innovative goods and services. The Commission’s lead market initiative (LMI) is intended to open up innovative markets by improving legislation,...
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New Directive targets further cuts in industrial emissions
25/07/2008
New Directive targets further cuts in industrial emissions
New legislation will strengthen and simplify existing rules while reducing emissions further throughout the EU. It will cut costs and contribute to future sustainability of EU industry. The Commission industrial pollution proposal will bring marked health and environmental benefits and create a...
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