EEA: EU set to miss 2010 air pollutant limits

With 2010 now quickly approaching, updated emission estimates for that year show just 14 Member States expect to meet their respective 2010 air pollutant limits set under the EU National Emission Ceilings Directive (NEC Directive). more

European Commission: New regulation concerning the inclusion of aviation in the EU ETS

The European Commission published on the 22nd August 2009, a regulation concerning inclusion of aviation in EU ETS. The regulation lists aircraft operators which performed an aviation activity listed in Annex I to Directive 2003/87/EC. more

Seven arrests in carbon credit investigation

The UK’s HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) officers investigating a £38 million suspected VAT fraud which involved the trading of emissions allowances (often called carbon credits) arrested seven people yesterday. more

Informal climate negotiations conclude in Bonn

A week-long informal negotiating session of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) working groups concluded in Bonn on Friday, August 14. more

Commission authorises support for two investment projects in Polish energy sector

The European Commission has authorised under EC Treaty state aid rules two support schemes proposed by Poland in the energy sector. more

Registration with the European Climate Registry not required

The European Commission stressed that registration of the operators of installations with the European Climate Registry is not required by legislation on the European Union Emissions Trading Scheme (EU ETS). more

Polish Minister of the Environmental took part to informal meeting of the EU Environment Council

On 24-25 July 2009, in Åre, Sweden, Professor Maciej Nowicki, Minister of the Environment took part to informal meeting of the EU Environment Council. more

The Senate amendments in the Act on the GHG Emission Management System

The Senate amendments in the Act of 19 June 2009 on the Greenhouse Gas or Other Substances Emission Management System have been approved, the final version of the Act passed by the Parliament and forwarded for the President's signature. more

Commission endorses UK Carbon Reduction Commitment scheme

The European Commission has authorised under EC Treaty state aid rules a scheme proposed by the United Kingdom introducing a trading system for CO 2 emissions related to energy consumption. more

Barroso represents the ECn at the G8 summit for the fifth time

President Barroso will represent the Commission at the G8 summit for the fifth time, which this year takes place under Italian chairmanship in L'Aquila (Italy) from 8th to 10th July. more