Agreement reached on cutting CO2 emissions from cars further in 2020
Connie Hedegaard, EU Commissioner for Climate Action, said:
"The European Parliament and the EU governments reach a deal on the European Commission's car emissions proposal:...
Commission moves forward on climate and energy towards 2030
Connie Hedegaard, EU Commissioner for Climate Action, said: "Europe's dependence on foreign fossil fuels is growing every year. That means more expensive and unaffordable...
Commission welcomes approval of improved EU rules for monitoring greenhouse gas emissions
Connie Hedegaard, European Commissioner for Climate Action, said: "These new rules will help Europe develop robust evidence-based climate policies and keep better track of...
The European Commission in search of the best climate solutions in Europe
Commissioner Hedegaard said: "The Challenge is a great opportunity to move beyond mere talking about climate change. By submitting your project, you help us...
Doha conference must lay the foundations for the 2015 global climate deal
Connie Hedegaard, European Commissioner for Climate Action, said: " Doha must build on the breakthrough we achieved in Durban and make progress in preparation...
UNEP report highlights growing gap between global emissions and 2°C warming limit
Connie Hedegaard, European Commission for Climate Action, said: ''This is yet another call for climate action which shows the world is not getting its...
Report shows EU remains on track towards Kyoto emissions target
The 2011 emissions are consistent with the decreasing trend observed since 2004. Despite a 48% GDP increase since 1990, greenhouse gas emissions in the...
Commission approves over €31 million co-funding for climate projects
The projects are located in 12 EU Member States – Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Greece, Italy, Luxembourg, Poland, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden and the...
Global CO2 emissions reach new all-time high in 2011
In the EU CO2 emissions dropped by 3% to 7.5 tonnes per capita. Emissions in the US and Japan fell 2%. OECD countries now...
More CO2 emission cuts from cars and vans: a win for the climate, consumers,...
Connie Hedegaard, EU Commissioner for Climate Action, said: ''With our proposals we are not only protecting the climate and saving consumers money. We are...
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