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by Green Horizon
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Wednesday, 23 April 2008 |
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The extension of a Croatian ban on fishing in parts of
the Adriatic has coaxed a strong reaction from Brussels. The
EU is urging Croatia to quickly resolve the matter so that the
country’s EU accession process can move ahead quickly. |
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by Green Horizon
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Wednesday, 23 April 2008 |
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According to the first of several opinion polls on environmental
issues commissioned by EU Environment Commissioner
Stavros Dimas, most Europeans believe that biodiversity loss is
a “serious problem.” |
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by Green Horizon
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Wednesday, 23 April 2008 |
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In December, the European Environmental Bureau (EEB) reflected on the legacy of Portugal’s EU presidency from an
environmental perspective, praising the Iberian country’s
awareness-raising efforts about water scarcity, its proposal for a
worldwide ban on mercury, and leadership in Bali to address
climate change. But Portugal did fall short in other areas
according to the EEB. |
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by Green Horizon
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Monday, 11 February 2008 |
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Green groups applauded an October 25 call from Environment
Commissioner Stavros Dimas for an EU-wide ban on
two varieties of genetically modified (GM) corn. |
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by Green Horizon
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Monday, 11 February 2008 |
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Friends of the Earth Europe (FoEE) published in September
warnings about the hazards of agrofuels (or biofuels), and
is urging the EU to take greater interest in the perceived
threats. |
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