http://www.transportenvironment.org/ T&E en-gb http://www.transportenvironment.org/images/logo.jpg http://www.transportenvironment.org/ admin@transportenvironment.org http://www.transportenvironment.org/News/2008/6/EU-money-putting-at-risk-protected-nature-site/ A new analysis suggests that EU funding for transport projects is putting at risk more than a thousand nature areas in Europe that are supposedly under EU protection. Mon, 16 Jun 2008 16:25:00 CET http://www.transportenvironment.org/News/2008/4/Total-clean-up/ Companies involved in maritime accidents that lead to major oil spills can be liable under EU waste law for the environmental damage caused, according to a preliminary finding at the European Court of Justice. Wed, 16 Apr 2008 14:59:00 CET http://www.transportenvironment.org/News/2008/4/Illegal-road-action/ The Commission has said it might take legal action against Spain over a road-widening scheme near the capital, Madrid, which did not have a proper environmental impact assessment (EIA). Wed, 16 Apr 2008 14:52:00 CET http://www.transportenvironment.org/News/2008/4/Disproportionate-influence-for-business-lobbyists-in-EU/ Lobbyists and representatives from industry have a disproportionate influence in the ‘expert groups’ that advise the Commission on drawing up EU legislation. Wed, 16 Apr 2008 13:00:00 CET http://www.transportenvironment.org/News/2008/3/Low-energy-economy/ A report from the business sector says energy efficiency is the ‘key to economic growth’. The report from the Allianz financial services company and the Lisbon Council policy think-tank says the view that higher energy efficiency levels hinder EU competitiveness is wrong, and presents evidence of a positive link between energy efficiency and productivity levels. The authors call for internalising the external costs of pollution, adding: ‘Far from hurting the economy, higher environmental standards will create new markets.’ Wed, 12 Mar 2008 15:51:00 CET http://www.transportenvironment.org/News/2008/2/Record-fine/ The French oil company Total has been given the largest-ever fine imposed in Europe for damage caused to the environment. At the end of a long trial, a criminal court in Paris last month found Total guilty of ‘ecological prejudice’ and recklessness over the oil spill from the tanker Erika off the coast of France and Spain in 1999. Total and three other parties were ordered to pay €192 million for the environmental damage caused, after evidence was presented showing they ignored risks in the ageing tanker. Total has said it may appeal, but it might also face claims for more damages. Wed, 06 Feb 2008 16:30:00 CET http://www.transportenvironment.org/News/2007/12/GDP-Too-Narrow/ The Commission is to publish a policy paper next year on using a more environmental system than just GDP to measure a country’s wealth and well-being. Thu, 13 Dec 2007 10:00:00 CET http://www.transportenvironment.org/News/2007/12/And-Finally-.../ The impact of photochemical smog is greater on fat people than on those whose weight is within recommended limits. Thu, 13 Dec 2007 10:00:00 CET http://www.transportenvironment.org/News/2007/12/EU-close-to-first-standards-on-microparticles/ The EU’s first-ever limits on fine particles moved a significant step closer earlier this month when ministers reached agreement with MEPs on maximum permissible concentrations of the soot particles known as PM2.5. Thu, 13 Dec 2007 10:00:00 CET http://www.transportenvironment.org/News/2007/12/Action-On-Shipping-Pollution-Is-Legal/ The EU is allowed to punish ship owners whose ships cause ‘intentional, reckless or seriously negligent’ pollution in EU waters, according to a preliminary opinion from the European Court of Justice. Wed, 12 Dec 2007 10:00:00 CET