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A European Union decision on whether to authorize the use of the controversial chemical herbicide glyphosate in the 27-nation bloc for at least 10 more years was delayed for a month after member countries failed to agree on Friday. Representatives of the EU’s executive arm and member countries voted Friday in favor of renewing its authorization until 2033, despite protests from environmental groups. Several member states abstained, and that was not achieved.

Green members of the European Parliament called for for a complete ban on the widely used herbicide.

Green members of the European Parliament called for for a complete ban on the widely used herbicide.

A European Union decision on whether to authorize the use of the controversial chemical herbicide glyphosate in the 27-nation bloc for at least 10 more years was delayed for a month after member countries failed to agree on Friday.

Brussels (AFP) Oct 5, 2023 - EU members states and lawmakers struck a deal Thursday to eliminate by 2050 the use of powerful greenhouse gases commonly used in appliances such as fridges, air conditioners and heat pumps.

Dutch politician Wopke Hoekstra has received approval for the role of the EU's climate chief after facing scrutiny from MEPs regarding his employment

On Thursday, Parliament and Council reached a provisional deal to further cut fluorinated gases emissions, in line with EU and global climate goals.

The European Union agreed a deal on Thursday to slash the use of super-potent greenhouse gasses in fridges and air conditioners, part of the EU's broader plans to cut CO2 emissions and protect the environment. Negotiators from EU countries and lawmakers reached a deal on the law, under which the EU will completely phase out the use of hydrofluorocarbons (HFC) by 2050, Reuters said.

EU parliament backs Wopke Hoekstra for climate role

European authorities have reached a deal on the final proposals to reform the EU’s F-Gas Regulation. The deal’s proposals, which will now need to be