16
Apr

Retrograde freezing of aviation ETS will do nothing to improve chances of global deal

April 16, 2013Speeches and writings0 kommenttia

The European Parliament today voted in favour of freezing the implementation of the EU emissions trading scheme for non-intra EU flights (1). The Greens regretted the measure, which will undermine… Retrograde freezing of aviation ETS will do nothing to improve chances of global deal

25
Mar

The Arctic melt conference: A wake up call, NOT a business opportunity!

March 25, 2013Speeches and writingsYleinen @en0 kommenttia

In 2010 the Canadian Arctic experienced its warmest year on record. At the end of 2012, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) announced that the Arctic Sea ice is at record… The Arctic melt conference: A wake up call, NOT a business opportunity!

07
Mar

Plastic waste strategy overshadowed by unfortunate delay of plastic bag law

March 7, 2013Speeches and writings0 kommenttia

The European Commission today presented a green paper on plastic waste but legislation aimed at clamping down on one-use plastic bags, which was meant to accompany it, has unfortunately been… Plastic waste strategy overshadowed by unfortunate delay of plastic bag law

18
Dec

Car noise – MEPs take timid step to muffle vehicle noise in spite of industry lobbying

December 18, 2012Speeches and writings0 kommenttia

The European Parliament's environment committee today voted on proposals to revise EU rules on noise from vehicles. While the Greens were in favour of even tougher rules, the outcome of… Car noise – MEPs take timid step to muffle vehicle noise in spite of industry lobbying