Tag: EU

Most EU nations fail to meet air standards

The European Union said Thursday that 23 of its 27 member nations have failed to meet clean air standards

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EU welcomes Obama climate vow

The European Union presidency on Tuesday welcomed US President Barack Obama's vow to lead the world in tackling climate

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Tuna fishing to be cut by 30 pct over two years

BRUSSELS (AFP) – Bluefin tuna fishing will have to be cut by 30 percent over two years in the

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EU panel resists pressure to water down car emission targets

BRUSSELS (AFP) - An EU environment panel resisted pressure on Thursday from Europe's powerful car-making industry to water down

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EU must keep climate plans despite economic crisis

BRUSSELS (AFP) - Europe must not water down its plans to tackle global warming despite the current financial crisis,

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EU chief urges next US president to work closely with Europe

BRUSSELS (AFP) - European Commission chief Jose Manuel Barroso on Wednesday urged the next US president to work with

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Economic crisis threatens EU measures on climate change

BRUXELLES (AFP) - The recent economic downturn could push the European Union to adopt more modest ambitions in its

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EU defends biofuel goals amid food crises

BRUSSELS (AFP) - The EU Commission on Monday rejected claims that producing biofuels is a "crime against humanity" that

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