Skip to: Content
Skip to: Site Navigation
Skip to: Search

October 16, 2008 12:12:13 AM CDT

Learn about Newser Points »

« Back to the grid | Next story »

EU Countries Critical of Climate Plan

Posted Jan 17, 08 2:16 PM CST in Science & Health,  World 

(Newser) – The European Commission is set to unveil broad new climate change legislation next week, but the measures have been criticized by member countries and trade organizations that fear adverse effects on European business. France is worried about effects on its nuclear industry, Der Spiegel reports; Germany and Spain have raised concerns about cross-border trade in renewable energy.

The private sector, meanwhile, argues that limiting greenhouse gases and making companies purchase heretofore-free emissions permits at auction will force big firms out of Europe. And some of the poorest EU states, such as Romania and Bulgaria, actually want to increase emissions as they try to bring their economies in line with their richer neighbors.

Source Der Spiegel

0 comments | Print E-mail | Digg Seed this on Newsvine Add this link to Del.icio.us StumbleUpon

Related Newser Stories

  • Hefty Carbon Tax Raised Norway's Emissions

    Sep 30, 08 4:07 PM CDT
    Hefty Carbon Tax Raised Norway's Emissions In 1991, Norway enacted a punishing carbon tax, but things haven’t turned out quite as expected, the Wall Street Journal reports. Greenhouse-gas emissions have actually risen 15%, and industries deemed vital to the nation’s economy or image were spared the tax or given sweet deals. Though the oil and gas industry has become more eco-friendly, Norwegians are driving more than ever. More »

  • Bush Climate Plan 'Too Bad'

    Apr 17, 08 5:05 AM CDT
    Bush Climate Plan 'Too Bad' President Bush's new climate change policy announced yesterday is "too little, too slow, too late," writes Bryan Walsh of Time. Bush outlined a plan to gradually rein in the growth of US greenhouse gas emissions by 2025—but rejected mandatory international carbon emissions caps unless they also bind China and India. More »

  • Bush to Unveil Greenhouse Gas Goals

    Apr 16, 08 4:49 AM CDT
    Bush to Unveil Greenhouse Gas Goals President Bush is expected to propose intermediate goals for reducing greenhouse gas emissions today on the eve of climate change negotiations in Paris. The goals won't include proposed legislation or specifics on changes needed to reach the targets, reports the Washington Post. He will also reiterate his opposition to mandatory emissions standards that don't apply to India and China. More »

  • States Sue EPA for 'Foot Dragging' on Warming

    Apr 3, 08 3:19 AM CDT
    States Sue EPA for 'Foot Dragging' on Warming States, cities and environmental groups have teamed up to take on the federal government over global warming, the New York Times reports. The 18-state coalition is aiming to force the EPA to take action in the wake of last year's Supreme Court ruling that the agency should limit vehicle emissions if it finds greenhouse gases are endangering public health. More »

Smoke stacks from the NRG power plant located just outside of Jewett, Texas tower over Texas Highway 39, Nov. 28, 2007. (AP Photo/Nick Simonite)   (Associated Press)
European Parliament President Hans-Gert Poettering (L) and European Commission Chairman Jose Manuel Barroso talk after giving a press conference during a plenary session of the European Parliament in...   (Getty Images)
Smoke billows from a factory's chimneys in this March 20, 2007 photo, in Taiyuan, China. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko, File)   (Associated Press)
European Commission President Portuguese Jose Manuel Barroso (R) and Moldova's president Vladimir Voronin give a joint press after their bilateral meeting held at the EU Commission in Brussels, 14 January...   (Getty Images)
« Prev« Prev | Next »Next » Slideshow
Our editors also recommend:

Threads (
1
 of 2)

Tags

European Union  • carbon emissions  • greenhouse gases  • renewable energy  • European Commission  • emissions standards  • climate change legislation


Loading...

Premium Articles from HighBeam

Find more articles like this

Today's Most Popular

Loading...

Other World Stories

What is Newser?

2008 Codie Finalist

Newser gives you more news in less time. We search for the best and most important stories all over the web, read them for you, and deliver concise and sharp summaries—along with links to the full text. Newser provides a way to stay on top of an ever-expanding horizon of news and opinion—politics, sports, business, trends, technology, personalities, crimes, and controversies. Newser keeps you not just better informed, but, with our signature graphic interface and smart condensed format, more enjoyably informed.

Learn more »