Thursday, December 31, 2020

Energy & Environment News

Government Europa brings you the latest Energy & Environment News from across the field of European Government Policy.

revised drinking water directive

Revised Drinking Water Directive praised by EurEau

The European Council yesterday adopted its position on updating the EU’s Drinking Water Directive, revising quality standards and introducing risk assessment measures. The revisions, introduced...
circular economy action plan

Circular Economy Action Plan declared “complete”

A new report into the European Commission’s Circular Economy Action Plan has determined every action laid out in the plan has been implemented. The report,...

Vertical farming research predicts industry growth

The 2019 Global Vertical Farming research report suggests the industry is expected to flourish over the next decade. Vertical farming is a new, innovative and...
carbon trading after brexit

Carbon trading after Brexit: UK scheme proposed

The UK’s Minister for Energy, Claire Perry, has said the UK will implement a domestic carbon emissions trading programme once it leaves the EU. With...
UK council solar deal

UK council solar deal a step forward

Warrington Borough Council in the UK will become the country’s first local authority to use exclusively renewable sources to produce its electricity. The council has...
demonstration offshore wind farms

Demonstration offshore wind farms approved

The European Commission has approved French funding for four demonstration offshore wind farms to be built in the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea. The...
new market observatories

New market observatories to launch

The European Commission has announced that it will launch new market observatories for wine, fruit and vegetables later this year. The fruit and vegetable sectors...
heavy fuel oil ban

Heavy fuel oil ban: Clean Arctic Alliance urges focus

In the wake of the International Maritime Organisation’s (IMO) moves towards a ban on heavy fuel oil, the Clean Arctic Alliance has called for...
agriculture state aid

Agriculture state aid ceiling raised

The European Commission has updated its rules on state aid in the agriculture sector, allowing farmers to receive greater levels of financial support. The revised...
DEFRA nature covenants

DEFRA nature covenants to protect UK environment

The UK’s Department for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has proposed a range of legal safeguards for British nature and wildlife. The department...

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