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MEPs were divided on whether a specific reform went far enough to be valuable.

The European Commission presented its long-awaited nature package that includes nature restoration and the reduction of the use of pesticides. This first of its kind nature restoration law proposes legally binding targets for different types of ecosystems in every Member State.

MEPs’ compromise to break deadlock is out of step with the reality of climate change, critics say.

The European Commission’s proposal to label gas and nuclear as sustainable has been highly controversial.

Two European Parliament committees vote on Tuesday on an attempt to stop the EU labelling gas and nuclear energy as climate-friendly investments, and the outcome may indicate whether the full parliament will support or reject the rules next month.

A cross-party alliance voted down the European Commissions proposal to label gas and nuclear energy as sustainable. The vote took place in both the Environment (ENVI) and the Economic and Monetary Affairs committees (ECON). The resolution voted on today is expected to be voted on during the July plenary. The Greens/EFA Group calls on all MEPs to reject the delegated act.

From the Greens and left to the centre-right, MEPs object to gas and nuclear investments getting a "green" label

MEPs need majority in European Parliament to vote down EC’s delegated act to classify fossil gas and nuclear as ‘green investments’

EU Commission vice president Frans Timmermans defended the EU's landmark emissions reduction strategy on Tuesday against a parliament that is poised to water down some crucial elements of the plan in a crucial Wednesday vote.

MEPs will be split over whether taxing buildings and private transport with a carbon tax to push consumers to make the green switch should happen sooner rather than later