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La nouvelle directive vise d'autres rductions des missions industrielles
17/07/2008
La nouvelle directive vise d'autres rductions des missions industrielles
  La nouvelle législation renforcera et simplifiera les dispositions existantes tout en réduisant davantage encore les émissions dans toute l’Union européenne. Elle diminuera les coûts et contribuera à la viabilité future de l’industrie européenne. La proposition de la Commission sur la...
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La Commission encourage la passation de marchs pour les investissements publics dans la R&D
17/07/2008
La Commission encourage la passation de marchs pour les investissements publics dans la R&D
  La Commission plaide pour une nouvelle approche en matière d’investissements de fonds publics dans la recherche de pointe à risques, afin de tirer parti d’un potentiel sous-employé et de combler le retard sur les États-Unis en ce qui concerne les investissements dans la R&D. À l’issue d’...
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New Directive targets further cuts in industrial emissions
17/07/2008
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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New Finnish Plan for Environmental Business
22/07/2008
New Finnish Plan for Environmental Business
New Finnish Plan for Environmental Business The national action plan for environmental business in Finland was launched on 13 February 2007. The aim of the action plan is to make cleantech a cornerstone of Finnish industry. The action plan was devised as part of Sitra's Environmental Programme...
Finland
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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Irish government consults on sustainable urban development
04/08/2008
Irish government consults on sustainable urban development
The Irish environment department has published draft planning guidelines on sustainable residential development in Irish cities, towns and villages for public consultation. Ireland has experienced unprecedented economic and social change over the past decade. Rapidly-...
Ireland
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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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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