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    The Arctic melt

    2012 saw a record loss of Arctic sea ice in the summer. Across the globe, an enormous number of scientists & experts have warned about the unprecedented Arctic melt. For the Greens the Arctic ice melt must be a wake up call for better and faster climate action!
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    Accounting transparency

    Negotiators from the European Parliament and Council reached agreement on crucial new EU legislation on accounting and transparency this evening. The Greens welcomed the agreement, notably provisions on project reporting and transparency on payments to governments, which will help prevent unethical ...
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    Brussels Agenda

    Greens/EFA priorities for the week include Transparency for the extractive industry, Youth in crisis, Arctic melt: a wake-up call, not a business opportunity, Common Fisheries Policy - where should all the money go
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    EU climate and energy policy

    The European Commission today presented a communication on EU climate change and energy policy to 2030. Commenting on the communication, Green MEP and EP draftsperson on EU emissions targets Bas Eickhout said:  "2030 is the next crucial milestone for EU climate and energy policy and it is ...
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    Green paper on 2030 targets

    Tomorrow, the Commission will publish its new Green Paper on the 2030 climate and energy policy framework. The Greens/EFA group is pushing for three different climate and energy targets: a greenhouse gas emissions reduction target (also known as 'Climate target'), an EU-wide renewables target and an EU-wide energy efficiency target.
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    Ship scrapping/recycling

    The European Parliament's environment committee today voted to revise EU legislation on the recycling of ships. The committee supported proposals by Green draftsperson Carl Schlyter to strengthen the proposed legislation, with a view to preventing the beaching of old ships in non-OECD countries. Com...
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    Brussels Agenda

    Greens/EFA priorities for the week include aviation and the emissions trading scheme, ship recycling and EU rules, EU climate and energy policy to 2030, the World Social Forum, Document freedom day, prisoners as the key to the Basque peace process
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    Earth Hour 2013

    The initiative 'Earth Hour' launched by the NGO WWF attracts a growing number of participants each year. This year, the European Parliament will once again commit to turn off all its lights on Saturday 23rd March from 20.30 to 21.30 to raise awareness about the importance of energy saving. The Greens urge the EU Parliament and the other E…
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    Batteries and harmful substances

    The European Parliament's environment committee today voted on proposals to revise EU legislation on batteries. The Greens welcomed the outcome of the vote, with environment and public health spokesperson Carl Schlyter stating: "Today's vote moves us a step closer to safer and more environment...
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    Earth Hour 2013

    The initiative 'Earth Hour' launched by the NGO WWF attracts a growing number of participants each year. This year, the European Parliament will once again commit to turn off all its lights on Saturday 23rd March from 20.30 to 21.30 to raise awareness about the importance of energy saving.