ENVIRONMENT-EUROPE:  Chemical Industry Fights Regulation
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PARIS, Oct 29 (IPS) - The industrial lobby is putting the brakes on  European  Parliament debate of a bill for regulating and  ultimately eliminating  certain toxic chemicals. The U.S.  government also opposes the initiative.
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BRUSSELS, Nov 6 (IPS) - A body tasked with shaping European Union policy on  biofuels is dominated by companies with a vested interest in  promoting this source of energy, environmentalists have claimed.
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The European Parliament is to vote on legislation to control the use of toxic chemicals in industry.
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By Helen Logan  Firms were today warned to start gearing up for Europe's biggest- ever single piece of legislation.   Euro-MPs have given the green light to new laws on the testing of thousands of chemicals in daily use.
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Pollution from pesticides and insecticides in various parts of Greece has risen dangerously, while similar toxic substances have been detected in olive oil as well as imported fruit and vegetables on sale in ...
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Custom-made microbes could produce drugs, eat pollution, generate fuel -- or create an unpredictable environmental nightmare. As the field advances, some watchdogs call for increased regulation.
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BRUSSELS -- The European Commission proposed yesterday binding rules to require carmakers to cut carbon dioxide emissions for new cars, provoking criticism from the European automobile industry as well as from environmentalists who said the regulations did not go far enough.
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BRUSSELS, Jan 17 (IPS) - European environmental groups are preparing to  challenge business groups this week over new EU proposals that  aim to cut out dangerous chemicals.
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Critics charge conflict of interest in a system where pharmaceutical giants fund the regulatory process. By Alexandra Marks | Staff writer of The Christian Science Monitor.
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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 Union, the heavyweight in the fight against global warming, will push for mandatory cuts in emissions after the Kyoto protocol expires in 2012 despite fervent opposition from the United States.
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As the Kyoto climate protocol comes into effect, European industries fear losing a competitive edge to U.S. rivals.
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The European Commission announces plans to force energy companies to produce greener fuels.
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Legislation requiring safety testing of tens of thousands of chemicals comes into effect across the EU.
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Europe, Japan, US, and developing nations are divided over how to handle greenhouse-gas emissions.
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An EU directive adopted last year mandates recycling rates for batteries, but consumer habits are making it hard for member states to comply.
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Critics charge conflict of interest in a system where pharmaceutical giants fund the regulatory process.