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EU seeks to limit the emissions from cars. Lower emissions from cars may be achieved from improvements that cost little or nothing, a study conducted for the European...

Better land management could take the heat out of debate about the impact of biofuel on food production. The principal challenge today for the bioenergy industry is how to...

Commission urged to take account of indirect land-use change when assessing fuel emissions. A group of scientists and economists has called on the EU to recognise the...

VoteWatch, an organisation that tracks MEPs' votes, has appointed Michiel van Hulten, a former MEP for the Dutch Labour Party, as its managing director. Van Hulten joined...

Oettinger and Hedegaard reject advice from Commission's scientific experts. The European Commission has rejected the advice of its scientific experts and backed away from...

Seven schemes to verify credentials of biofuel. The European Commission has announced that seven schemes will be authorised to verify that biofuel produces greenhouse-gas...

Commission to propose emissions calculation, but MEPs want different values for each crop. A cross-party group of MEPs is urging the European Commission to distinguish...

Side-effects of production eliminate emissions savings; palm oil and rapeseed score poorly. Biofuel from palm oil, soybean and rapeseed produces more greenhouse-gas...

Investigation found that US biodiesel was being shipped through Canada to avoid duty. The EU has decided to impose duties on imports of biodiesel from Canada that originated...

Commission investigation found that US biodiesel was being shipped through Canada to avoid duty. The EU has decided to impose duties on imports of biodiesel from Canada that...

Leading economist says changes in land use caused by biofuel mean that the EU's policy may cause more emissions than thought. The European Union should adjust course on...

Hopes that plants could help Europe wean itself off its dependency on oil have been given a serious dent as the consequences of using land for biofuel become clearer....

In its latest proposal for reform of the EU's transport sector, the European Commission is again championing trains and boats. We weigh up the possibilities of success this...

Improving the efficiency of freight transport can save money as well as protect the environment. Innovations in policy, technology and logistics are creating a leaner,...

Researchers say land-use change for biofuel could cause massive carbon dioxide emissions. An area of unspoilt land twice the size of Belgium could be converted into fields...

The head of the trade association of car-parts manufacturers says although the electrification of cars is on its way, the shift from carbon should not be rushed. European...

Deal would see drivers forced to pay for noise and air pollution caused by their vehicles. European Union transport ministers are poised to strike a deal that would require...

How a flagship climate policy fell from grace. Your articles on EU biofuel policy illustrate the mess the European Commission is making of what was once a flagship climate...

Courtesy of the European Economic and Social Committee. Your “Bridge of sighs” article (8-14 July) about the Tour de France passing in front of the European Economic and...

Study used by Commission has unravelled. The trade department is one of four Commission departments that were asked to assess the environmental risks and benefits of using...