MEPs reject plans for fossil fuel subsidies

13 July 2012  | REVE

For every $1 of government support given to renewable energy around the world, at least $5 are given to fossil fuels, according to the International Energy Agency.

Fossil Fuels Denied European Public Subsidies

13 July 2012  | Green Chip Stocks

MEPs sitting on the regional development committee have rejected a proposal that would have allowed public subsidies to be spent on fossil fuel infrastructure projects under the European Regional and Development Fund.

Parliament to vote on ‘new era’ regional funds

11 July 2012  | EurActiv

The European Parliament’s regional committee is holding a vote today (11 July) on legislation that some MEPs say will bring cohesion funds into “a new era” and jump-start negotiations with member states over the EU’s next budget for 2014-2020.

Green activists protest in front of the European Commission

4 July 2012  | euronews

http://www.euronews.com/nocomment/2012/07/04/green-activists-protest-in-front-of-the-eu-commission/

Improving safety?

2 July 2012  | Nuclear Engineering International

Ukraine is hoping to receive European loans worth EUR 800 million to help finance safety improvements at its NPPs.

Danes make ‘serious opening’ for greener EU budget

29 June 2012  | EurActiv

The Danish EU presidency says it has negotiated an EU budget for 2014-2020 that is “seriously open” to investments in climate-friendly technologies at the regional level.