EU proposes to fine carmakers for missing CO2 targets: official
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The European Commission proposed on Wednesday to impose gradually increasing fines on automakers that fail to meet their targets for cutting CO2 emissions from new cars from 2012.
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Emissions from aviation and shipping could be included in UK's targets for first time.
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By Diao Ying  The Chinese Government is telling enterprises to prepare to meet the latest European Union regulations on chemical substances, another of many international standards that stifles China's manufacturing-heavy foreign trade.
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EC preps new page in statute books The European Commission has warned car makers that they need to do more to reduce the carbon dioxide emissions of the vehicles they produce, or they risk EU-wide legislation being drafted.â¦
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The European Union's executive arm unveiled a drive to inject new life into Europe's auto sector -- prompting cries of alarm at privileged support for a pivotal industry.
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The European Commission is expected to endorse a watered-down blueprint that would impose a limit on carbon dioxide emissions from new passenger cars.
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Science & environment: European commission to tell member states what they have to do to meet its plan to cut emissions
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PARIS, Feb 15  French President Jacques Chirac called today for developed countries to cut gas emissions to a quarter of current levels by 2050 -- exceeding targets set by the Kyoto pact to combat ...
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Harming the environment should be treated as a crime, the European Commission said Friday as it put forward a draft law that would punish serious offenses across the EU with up to five years in prison or a $975,000 fine.
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The European Commission proposes a cut of 18% in CO2 produced by the average new car within five years.
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The European Commission is given a warning that its proposals on cutting carbon emissions could affect industry.
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The European Commission set targets Wednesday for EU member states to slash greenhouse gases, seeking to calm fears about the burden of fighting climate change and warning that the cost of dithering would be much higher.
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The government unveiled a plan to help consumers more effectively offset the carbon dioxide their lifestyles produce.
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The European Union has proposed that car advertisements shown in member countries carry tobacco-style labels warning of the environmental impact they cause.
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The European Union's plan for tackling climate change calls for imposing emissions cuts on member states, building more windmills and making it costlier for major polluters, according to documents to be unveiled Wednesday.
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European Union leaders gathered on  Thursday for a summit aimed at setting ambitious goals to fight  climate change in a move the bloc hopes will spur the United  States and other big polluters to follow suit.
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European Union officials this week will aim to reduce corporate influence and make polluting more expensive.