Stockholm congestion charge trial to begin in January
The trial congestion charge for Stockholm has been given the green light by Sweden’s highest administrative court.
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MEPs shock ministers with cleaner shipping vote
MEPs have challenged ministers and the Commission to agree to considerably stricter limits on sulphur emissions from large ships in an important vote in the European Parliament’s environment committee.
Airlines fear some environmental action is inevitable
The realisation among Europe’s airlines that some form of environmental pricing is inevitable appears to be growing.
Cars21 can be useful and worthwhile – if it’s ambitious!
Editorial by Jos Dings
One of this year’s Commission committee creations is the “Cars21” group. It is the baby of the industry commissioner Günter Verheugen, and is aimed at finding ways for the EU car industry be or remain competitive in the 21st century.
Excessive particle pollution adds weight to call for strict Euro-5
More evidence is emerging of cities exceeding pollution limits that are meant to last for a year under EU clean air legislation that came into effect in January.
Cars 21: Europe must lead the world on car emissions standards – benefits outweigh costs
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The Clean Ship: Opportunities for innovation, policy and business
The Clean Ship is an integrated approach to sustainable shipping. Integrated has a double meaning. First of all, it means tackling all social and environmental costs from 'cradle to grave'. Secondly, it means that a participatory process is needed to bring together various stakeholders who have a role to play in making this vision a reality.
Environmental NGOs: Departure time for tax exemptions in aviation sector
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Environmental NGOs: Make Europe the most resource and energy efficient economy
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Commission Consults on Marine Environment Strategy
The European Commission has today published an internet questionnaire on its forthcoming marine environment strategy - due this Summer.