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Marta Pacheco

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Eurelectric chief talks data harmony and the future of e-mobility

As carmakers gathered for Autoworld in Brussels this week (6-7 March) transport and energy industry leaders are mulling regulatory affairs, including how to break deadlocks over data to smooth the path for electric vehicles (EVs) to reach European mass market adoption.

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Lawmakers at odds over agreed single transport emission tally

MEPs are split over how transport companies should calculate their greenhouse gas emissions, having agreed that there should be a single formula for doing so.

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Solar panel makers will have to pay for disposal under new EU rules

Legislative update follows ruling from the EU Court of Justice related to products marketed before 2012.

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Belgian Presidency seals withdrawal fix from Energy Charter Treaty

EU executive proposal seeks to establish member states' positions on modernising the treaty at Energy Charter Conference.

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ROUNDUP: Key environment votes in parliament

Laws designed to reduce shipping waste disposals, restore ecosystems, increase accountability for polluters and to reinforce transparency in the wholesale energy market passed the European Parliament's 25-28 February plenary in Strasbourg. All legislative files have been forwarded to the EU Council.

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New joint gas tender sees threefold oversubscription

EU mechanism to match buyers and suppliers introduced to counter crisis sees heavy supply side interest.

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Fruit and veg increasingly tainted by 'forever-chemicals', NGO warns

Analysis conducted by Pesticide Action Network Europe revives debate on PFAS ban covering active substances in pesticides.

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Right-wing in last-ditch bid to torpedo nature restoration law

Despite latest efforts from center-right lawmakers to block the bill, Socialists, Greens and The Left are eager to see the adoption of the nature restoration.

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Parliament, member states clinch air pollution deal

Strictest air pollution limits and access to justice for citizens are key aspects of the agreement.

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Industry chiefs warn of over regulation, demand change of tack

Corporate leaders are calling on the EU executive to revive European industry while green groups reproach the EU Belgium Presidency for standing by them.

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Lawmakers agree tougher standards to tackle marine pollution

Satellite monitoring is a key aspect of the bill meant to prevent spills in the sea.

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Parliament at odds with member states over action on air pollution

Belgium hopes to broker a deal between governments and MEPs on stricter new EU air pollution limits, with an anticipated final round of talks set for 20 February.

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MEPs agree to get tough on fast fashion over environmental impact

Polluters pay principle at the centre of Waste Framework Directive’s revision that also seeks to tackle food waste.

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Institutions bungled science in maritime ban, claim ethanol producers

Biofuels producers accuse EU co-legislators of discrimination in using crop-based biofuels.

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Heating is missing link in 2040 emissions target, claim renewables

Renewables’ advocates call for the diversification of heating technologies.

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Commission open to revisit glyphosate decision pending research

Upcoming scientific evidence could reverse EU executive’s decision.

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MEPs, ministers wrangle over protection for domestic green industry in

Belgian EU Presidency seeks flexibility over level of resilience auctions for renewable energy sources.

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Report casts doubt on member states' climate plans as 2040 target loom

New assessment questions EU countries’ ability to deliver climate goals.

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Pharma and cosmetics industries to pay for wastewater treatment

‘Polluter pays’ principle mandates key industries to take responsibility for spreading micropollutants.

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Commission glyphosate decision unlawful, claims NGO group

Environmental groups say EU executive’s renewal decision is at odds with the latest scientific evidence.

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