European Parliament — latest ecology news
Hydrofluorocarbon compounds are among the main greenhouse gases
The previous agreement covers transport, industry, construction and district heating and cooling
Environmental crime is one of the most profitable and fastest growing areas of international criminal activity with an annual turnover of over €200 billion
Buildings in the EU account for 40% of energy consumption and 36% of greenhouse gas emissions
In the EU, they want to reduce carbon emissions by 100% from new cars and minibuses compared to 2021
Among other things, the plan provides for the gradual cessation of fossil fuel imports to Europe and its replacement with "green" energy from Ukraine
Now each member state must develop cross-border projects for the expansion of green electricity
EU policy on bioenergy was a serious climate threat
A major source of contention is the speed at which free emissions permits are phased out
The amended directive is expected to be easily adopted
If the European Parliament or the European Council does not object to the proposal by July 11, 2022, the taxonomy law will enter into force on January 1, 2023
If 20 out of the 27 EU member states do not oppose the proposal, it will be passed into law