[nuclear-Romania] Fw: Environment Update: EU15 fall short of Kyoto target; Finland & eco-efficiency; GMES programme; Renewable energies & electricity market

[Olivia COMSA]

-------Original Message-------   From: EurActiv Update Email Date: 06/22/05 13:10:04 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Environment Update: EU15 fall short of Kyoto target; Finland & eco-efficiency; GMES programme; Renewable energies & electricity market   Environment Wednesday, 22 June 2005       go to home page   [FR] [DE] Top News Report: EU-15 off-track from Kyoto target Total greenhouse gas emissions in the EU-15 decreased by a mere 1.7% between 1990 and 2003 with CO2 alone growing by 3.4%, according to the latest statistics from the European Environment Agency. Lime for Soil Stabilisation Soil Treatment Congress - 2nd International Symposium takes place in Paris, October 24-26, 2005 Advertising Latest news & interviews Finns present national plan for sustainable consumption and production The national Finnish programme to promote sustainable consumption and production will inspire Finland's government to push for an eco-efficient European economy when it takes on the EU Presidency in the second half of 2006. Space observation to manage natural hazards Under the GMES programme, research will be conducted to improve management of risks typical to mountainous areas - avalanches, landslides, debris flows, floods, etc. End distortions in electricity market, say industry and NGO Environmental campaigners at Greenpeace have teamed up with renewable energy producers to call for a phase-out of subsidies in fossil fuels and nuclear to allow renewable energies to develop. Transport to stay out of CO2 trading until 2013 No additional sectors or gases will be added to the EU CO2 trading scheme before 2013, the Commission has said as it kick-started the review of the scheme on 14 June with a survey of traders, businesses, member states and NGOs. EU, China boast "consensus" on environment Following a meeting in Brussels on 14 June, Chinese Environment Minister Xie Zhenhua and Environment Commissioner Stavros Dimas say they will co-operate on environmental issues including air pollution, biodiversity and climate. LinksDossiers Climate change - EU Emissions Trading Scheme (EU-ETS) Since 1 January 2005, some 12,000 large industrial plants in the EU have been able to buy and sell permits to release carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. The so-called Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) enables companies exceeding individual CO2 emissions targets to buy allowances from 'greener' ones. Investments in cleaner technologies can then be turned into profits while helping the EU meet its Kyoto commitments on climate change. This unique system has earned the EU the reputation of global leader in fighting climate change but has come under fire from some business circles, who criticise the EU for "going it alone" on the international scene and hampering industry's competitiveness. Fluorinated gases and climate change The Commission adopted in August 2003 a proposal for a regulation to reduce emissions of fluorinated greenhouse gases that are used in refrigeration, air conditioning systems and other industrial applications. The main elements of the proposal are provisions to improve the containment of these gases, better reporting, specific restrictions on marketing and use of F-gases in certain applications, and a phase-out of HFC-134a in car air conditioning systems. Analyses Uncertainties in the proposed Regulation on F-gases In an attempt to limit emissions of Fluorinated greenhouse gases (F-gases) in the EU, the European Commission has proposed a regulation focusing on containment and improved handling of refrigerants, with limited marketing and use restrictions in other minor applications. This research by Jason Anderson for the Institute for European Environmental Policy shows that the reductions proposed are anything but certain, and that alternative approaches may need to be considered more seriously. Agenda EU Institutions 24 June 2005, Luxembourg - EU Presidency Environment Council Brussels 30 June 2005, European Parliament Seminar - Fondation EurActiv Sustainable Energy in Central Europe Plastic Europe Lightweight plastic materials in cars reduce CO2 emissions by more than 10 million tonnes per year in Europe. 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