Wind power (LUXEMBOURG) – The European Court of Auditors published Tuesday a background paper with details of its enquiry into EU and Member State support for wind and solar photovoltaic…
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Pollution (STRASBOURG) – Members of the European Parliament approved Tuesday a law to strengthen EU curbs on CO2 emissions from industry, with a view to delivering on pledges made under…
Water (BRUSSELS) – The EU Commission proposed Thursday a revision of the EU Drinking Water Directive, in an effort to improve the quality and people’s access to drinking water, as…
Solar panels (BRUSSELS) – EU states confirmed Wednesday a political agreement on the revised directive on the energy performance of buildings, to improve energy efficiency in buildings and encourage building…
The EU must step up support for beekeepers, ban harmful pesticides, invest more in developing safe bee drugs and clamp down on…
It’s estimated that only 8% of New Years’ resolutions are actually kept, and this is concerning when you consider that the vast majority relate to finances. While this hints at…
At a public hearing, the European Patent Office (EPO) rejected on 17 January an appeal filed by Syngenta. The company wanted the EPO to grant a patent on the breeding…
Wind farm (STRASBOURG) – The EU Parliament signalled its readiness Wednesday to negotiate with ministers on binding targets to boost energy efficiency by 35% and the share of renewables in…
Plastic waste (BRUSSELS) – The EU made a bid for leadership in the global battle against plastic waste Tuesday by setting out a bold strategy to get rid of the…
The EU Commission launched a consultation Thursday on a European initiative to halt the decline of bees and other pollinators, warning that…
