European Parliament wants fossil fuel subsidies phased out by 2025
Members of the European Parliament said that all environmentally harmful subsidies should be phased out by 2027.
European Parliament warns of offshore wind’s negative impact on fisheries
The European Parliament has warned of a possible negative impact of new offshore wind farms on fisheries in EU waters.
EU agrees on European Climate Law, makes 2050 net zero emissions target legally binding
Reducing net greenhouse gas emissions by at least 55% by 2030 compared to the 1990 levels will be also legally binding target.
EU MPs want carbon border tax to apply for for all energy-intensive industries
Members of the European Parliament want the tax to be rolled out for oil products, glass, paper and aluminium as well.
European Parliament backs mass buildings renovation, rooftop solar plan
The European Parliament has approved a report on maximizing the energy efficiency potential of the European Union’s building stock, calling for a faster and deeper renovation of buildings and supporting the launch of an EU-wide rooftop solar program. The report, drafted by members of the parliamentary Committee on Industry, Research and Energy, aims to help […]
Over 1.2 million people in Europe request green post-COVID-19 recovery
The European Parliament passed a resolution urging the EU’s authorities to put citizens at the heart of the revival strategy after the devastation from the coronavirus. MEPs overwhelmingly insist the upcoming budget must be in line with the European Green Deal. Ahead of the vote, more than 1.2 million people signed an environmentalist organizations’ petition […]
Greens land historic result in European elections in clear call for climate action
The Greens claimed their best ever result in the European Parliament (EP) elections held over the weekend, in what is seen as voters’ call for climate action. The Greens/EFA group, projected to have around 20 seats more than so far, is set to be the fourth-largest force in the EP, which could put it in […]
European Parliament confirms ban on single-use plastics by 2021
The European Parliament (EP) has approved a new law banning single-use plastic items such as plates, cutlery, straws, and cotton buds sticks. Confirming draft plans approved in late 2018, the EP said the following single-use plastic products will be banned in the EU by 2021: Single-use plastic cutlery (forks, knives, spoons and chopsticks) Single-use plastic […]
