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France: 100,000 green jobs to be created in the next few years
Segolene Royal, chosen French energy and environment minister this month, declared on Friday she intended to create 100,000 jobs in the next three years aiming for renewable development.
read more... 28/04/2014
EU politicians eliminate shale gas from tougher environmental rules
Tougher rules have been voted on Wednesday by EU parliament on describing the impact of oil and conventional gas exploration on the environment, without including shale gas.
read more... 13/03/2014
EU urged by thirteen ministers to approve 2030 green energy goals
The European Union has been urged by thirteen ministers on Monday to reach an accord till the end of March on the most important aspects of 2030 environment and energy policy or it risks discouraging significant energy investments and pushing back efforts to obtain a global agreement on climate change.
read more... 04/03/2014
Germany obtained the green light to issue free carbon permits for 2013
Germany, the strongest economy and biggest emitter of greenhouse gases in Europe, received on Wednesday the green light from the European Commission to begin the issuance of permits to industrial companies in the country, as part of the European Union's efforts to aid heavy industry compete with rivals in countries with less stringent environmental regulations.
read more... 18/02/2014
Poland to build two new nuclear power plants
Poland's government has announced on Tuesday its intention to go ahead with the plans to build two nuclear power plants. Currently, the country produces 90 percent of its electricity from coal but wants to diversify its fuel sources, making its energy sector more efficient. Poland has opted for nuclear, in a move which aims also to help meet the environmental requirements of the European Union.
read more... 30/01/2014