Friday 25 July 2008
ISSUE 2511 - Friday 28 March 2008
Campaigners criticise Philips' electroscrap record
Greenpeace attack on Dutch electronics giant highlights ongoing producer responsibility difficulties
Danes prepare for fresh assault on batteries
New rules will raise collection rates and introduce nickel-cadmium restrictions, ministry says
EU automakers call for uniform CO2-based car tax
Environmental results "negatively influenced" by widely varying systems in EU countries, say Acea
UK and France pledge climate cooperation
Sarkozy and Brown promise "every effort" to finalise EU climate and energy package this year
NEWS IN BRIEF
EU unveils climate fund for developing countries
European commission says Geeref initiative could mobilise up to €1bn for small-scale efficiency and renewables projects
Commission authorises GM maize variety
EU executive approves GA21 unilaterally after member states fail to decide on future of Syngenta product
EU satisfied over Italian mozzarella scare
Commission says no EU action necessary over suspicions of link with waste management crisis
