Enea Mulls Polish Coal Alternatives as EU CO2 Rules Still Hazy

Poland’s third-largest utility, is considering investments in gas, biomass and nuclear power as a lack of clear rules on carbon-dioxide emissions could push the country away from coal. more

Europe faces drought and flood burden: climate scientist

(AFP) GENEVA — A leading climate scientist warned Tuesday that Europe should take action over increasing drought and floods, stressing that some climate change trends were clear despite variations in predictions. more

MINISTRY OF THE ENVIRONMENT FOR PURE POLAND LESS PAPERWORK, LOWER SANCTIONS – NEW REGULATIONS ON WASTE MANAGEMENT

Only two reports instead of several, and a fine for having failed to submit them. more

13 nations, cities and companies pledge to slash emissions in new UN scheme

Four countries, four cities and five corporations have become the first to sign on to a new United Nations Internet-based scheme in a bid to hasten climate neutrality. more

European Parliament supports Bali roadmap, calls for urgent review on EU biofuels policy

The European Parliament in a resolution adopted by MEPs welcomed the Bali roadmap's 2009 deadline for the conclusion of an international agreement on climate change. more

NYSE Euronext and Caisse des Dépôts join forces to launch an international carbon trading market

NYSE Euronext and Caisse des Dépôts today announced their intention to open an organized international market to trade CO2 allowances and credits. more

Commission adopts decision on Portugal's national allocation plan for 2008-2012

The European Commission adopted its decision on Portugal's proposed national plan for allocating carbon dioxide (CO2) emission allowances for the second trading period of the EU Emissions Trading Scheme (EU ETS) from 2008 to 2012. more

Commission opens infringement case against Bulgaria over inadequate waste infrastructure in Sofia

The European Commission has decided to launch an infringement procedure against Bulgaria over inadequate waste management infrastructure in its capital, Sofia. more

News conference titled "GMO-free Poland" was held at Ministry of the Environment

On 15 October 2007, news conference titled "GMO-free Poland" was held at Ministry of the Environment. more

Qantas offers 'carbon offset program' that encourages passenger payments

Qantas Group launched a comprehensive "carbon offset program" under which Qantas and Jetstar passengers can elect to offset their share of flight emissions by making monetary contributions through qantas.com and jetstar.com. more