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The European Commission will continue the use of the controversial chemical herbicide glyphosate in the European Union for 10 more years after the 27 member countries again failed to find a common position. Representatives of EU states were unable to reach a decision last month, and a new vote by

News News: This shift in policy comes following concerns from car manufacturers and countries like Italy and the Czech Republic, who argued that the original rul

The EUs proposed "Euro 7" law would tighten limits on health-harming pollutants from combustion engine cars. The European Commission, which drafts new EU laws, has said the health benefits would far outweigh the costs. However, EU countries and lawmakers - which are in charge of negotiating the final law in the coming months - have each agreed to weaken the rules.

The amended Euro 7 regulation covers air pollution from cars, vans, buses, and trucks, including microplastics and brake particles. Find out more about the adopted regulation and its impact on air quality.

EU finally clinches deal on nature restoration law

The Environment Committee adopted its proposals to strengthen EU CO2 emission standards for new heavy-duty vehicles, which include buses, trucks and trailers, ENVI. The report was adopted with 48 votes in favour, 36 against and one abstention. It says that strengthening CO2 emission reduction requirements for heavy-duty vehicles (HDVs) and rolling-out the necessary recharging and […]

Centre-right EPP votes against more onerous CO2 reductions for trucks and buses in committee vote that will now head to plenary

The Environment Committee adopted its proposals to strengthen EU CO2 emission standards for new heavy-duty vehicles, which include buses, trucks and trailers.

Exclusive: Plan to outlaw all but the most vital of harmful chemicals is not included in leaked policy proposals

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