[nuclear-Romania] Fw: Environment Update: REACH substitution debate; EU and UN climate talks; Ministers urge aircraft emissions cuts

[Olivia COMSA]

-------Original Message-------   From: EurActiv Update Email Date: 12/07/05 12:00:40 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Environment Update: REACH substitution debate; EU and UN climate talks; Ministers urge aircraft emissions cuts   Environment Wednesday, 7 December 2005       go to home page   [FR] [DE] Top News EU unsure about replacing dangerous chemicals The key outstanding issue in the REACH debate is how to substitute the most dangerous chemicals, the UK Presidency indicated after a debate with EU ministers. X-BO- the eXpatriate Back- Office X-BO is the unique point of contact from telephone , mobile and energy providers, granting Expatriates & Foreign Delegations abroad with a FAST and FREE multilingual service, in order to get everything ready upon your arrival. Advertising   Latest news & interviews EU in balancing act at UN climate talks The European Commission hopes to make progress on an international agreement on global warming after 2012 but says it does not expect any real breakthrough in less than two years time. Loophole clears way for GM maize approval EU ministers' failure to either authorise or reject a pest-resistant GMO maize means the Commission will have to approve the product. NGOs are highlighting public mistrust in GMOs and want to tighten up clearance rules. Ministers urge aircraft emissions cuts EU environment ministers have urged Brussels to table proposals to include aviation in the emissions trading scheme "by the end of 2006" in order to reduce the sector's impact on global warming. EU states want swift review of CO2 trading scheme Energy ministers have called on the Commission to table proposals "as soon as possible" to make the EU-ETS more cost-efficient and in line with economic growth and competitiveness objectives. EU tackles climate change via R&D A 'Zero CO2 Emissions' European technology platform has been launched to advance research in sustainable energy sources and processes. Scientists warn that weaker Gulf Stream will cool Europe The transatlantic current which brings mild weather to Western Europe has slowed down by 30%, according to the UK's National Oceanography Centre, raising fears of rapid climate change "within a decade". European Semiconductor Industry Launches its 2005 Competitiveness Report Can we reap the benefits of a truly globalised semiconductor market both in and from Europe, or is Europe in danger of lagging behind the competition from otherregions? What needs to be done in Europe in order to maintain and enhance ourcompetitiveness? Who are our partners? What are the challenges Advertising Section Sponsors     CEFIC Shell    Reaction and feedback  React to Frédéric Simon  Editor-in-chief: Willy De Backer  Publisher: Christophe Leclercq   Subscribe to other Update Emails   Unsubscribe  --Acest email a fost scanat cu eAppliance-- --This email was scanned with eAppliance--   --Acest email a fost scanat cu eAppliance-- --This email was scanned with eAppliance-- http://www.nuclearinfo.ro Va e mai usor sa unsubscribeti de pe acest grup decat sa scapati de efectele unui prost management in domeniul nuclear!:-) Pentru legislatie si alte informatii utile, vizitati site-ul YAHOO! GROUPS LINKS  Visit your group "nuclear-Romania" on the web.    To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to:  [EMAIL PROTECTED]    Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to the Yahoo! Terms of Service.