86 Amendments of Riitta MYLLER related to 2008/2015(INI)
Amendment 13 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Recalls in particular the essential objectives in combating climate change and stresses the importance of setting a clear medium-term target of a 205%-340% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2020, as agreed in the roadmap adopted at the UN's Bali conference on climate change in 2007, and a long-term reduction target of 560%- 80% by 2050, in order to achieve a 50% probabilitymaintaining the focus ofn restricting the increase in average global temperature to 2°C over pre-industrial levels;
Amendment 22 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Agrees that the development, application and export of modern environmental technologies makes a contributiones simultaneously to fulfilling the Lisbon Strategy and meeting the EU’s Kyoto targets and other climate objectives, thus enablingand points out that, in order to achieve ambitious environmental targets and economic growth, to be realishe Lisbon strategy and the climate and energy package should be fully integrated;
Amendment 62 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18a. Calls on the EU and its Member States to ensure the development of the European energy transport infrastructure needed to ensure diversity for the EU in terms of energy sources;
Amendment 84 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24 a (new)
Paragraph 24 a (new)
24a. Stresses that effective use of wind power and other forms of renewable energy on a wide scale will require investment in European power grids;
Amendment 96 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27
Paragraph 27
27. Considers that, if any future low-carbon energy policy must also investigate the possible contribution of nuclear power to the energy mix of the future, focusing onaimed at reducing carbon dioxide includes nuclear energy, then it must focus not only on the possible reduction in carbon dioxide emissions but also on the investment required, the security of uranium supply, the operation of the plants, technological and international safety issues and also the unresolved question of the disposal of waste, in comparison to renewable energy sources;
Amendment 101 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27 a (new)
Paragraph 27 a (new)
27a. Regards combined heat and power as an effective, economical and environmentally sensible option;
Amendment 103 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28
Paragraph 28
Amendment 115 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31
Paragraph 31
31. Considers it essential to involve the developing countries in a long-term strategy for the development and production of biofuels, in order to examine the possibility of their economic planning and profitability, to answer the question of their environmental sustainability, and not least to permit social developments and lasting increase in earnings, as well as to ensure that developing countries receive the training needed in order to be in a position to respect the EU sustainability criteria;
Amendment 123 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 33
Paragraph 33
33. Calls on the Commission to reconsider the non-binding nature of the 20% goal for energy efficiency by 2020 and if necessary to propose to the Council that this target be made binding; also stresses the need to explore the possibility of laying down interim reduction objectives;
Amendment 134 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 39
Paragraph 39
Amendment 136 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 39
Paragraph 39
39. Calls on the relevant local authorities and professional associations in the Member States to establish the criterion of energy efficiency for new buildings as a leitmotiv for architects and building engineers, with building regulations for the energy efficiency of new buildings as a possible first step in this direction, and to ensure in this context clean and healthy indoor air;
Amendment 138 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 39a (new)
Paragraph 39a (new)
39a. Calls on Member States, together with relevant local authorities and professional associations, to put in place energy efficiency criteria, guidelines and regulations for new buildings and important renovation works, and stresses the fundamental role of the public authorities in encouraging the inclusion of energy efficiency requirements among the rules governing public procurement;
Amendment 139 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 39b (new)
Paragraph 39b (new)
39b. Notes that renovation and improvement of energy efficiency of tower block buildings, especially in those countries where such buildings make up the biggest part of the housing market, is the easiest way to save energy and reduce CO2 emissions; calls on the Commission to revise and increase the currently existing 2% structural funds limit applicable to grants for the renovation of tower blocks;
Amendment 140 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 39c (new)
Paragraph 39c (new)
39c. Notes that the long-term target in the building sector in Europe should be net zero-energy performance in new residential buildings by 2015 and in new commercial and public buildings by 2020, and considers that the target should be extended in the long term to cover renovated buildings;
Amendment 174 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 53
Paragraph 53
53. Calls on the Member States and local authorities, by means of pricing measures and other incentives, to promote a modal shift from cars to local public transport and from road to railmore environmentally friendly means of transport, and by substantial investments in the necessary infrastructure to massively expand and improve the overall service and make it more attractive, making public transport more attractive; in the intermediate period, calls for improvements in the integration of private/individual transportation with public/collective transport systems;
Amendment 183 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 59
Paragraph 59
59. Calls on the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) to agree on a reduction target within the shipping industry and to set minimum standards for the use of these modern technologies in the construction of new vessels; calls on the Commission to set a reduction emission target for maritime transport, should this prove to be necessary;
Amendment 188 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 63 a (new)
Paragraph 63 a (new)
63a. Calls on all Member States and the EU institutions to give all necessary support to R&D in respect of break- through environmentally friendly transport technologies, such as hydrogen, electric, fuel cells or hybrids;
Amendment 192 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 64
Paragraph 64
64. Calls on the Commission to draw up a report by 2010 on cabotage and other factors in the European Union which lead to unladen journeys and losses of efficiency in the Internal Market; believes that efficient and effective freight logistics, used as an integral part of the EU transport system, are the key to sustainable mobility in Europe, to economic efficiency and competitiveness, to optimal use of energy resources, to job creation, to the protection of the environment and to fighting against climate change;
Amendment 206 #
Motion for a resolution
Subheading after paragraph 69
Subheading after paragraph 69
Amendment 207 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 70
Paragraph 70
Amendment 210 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 70 a (new)
Paragraph 70 a (new)
70a. Requires all commercial and non- commercial entities to report publicly, on an annual basis, on the amount of greenhouse gas emissions emitted, measures taken to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, activities undertaken to reskill employees (in the event of closure due to proven carbon leakage) and revenues gained through emission trading scheme operations; asks the Commission to monitor these activities and report to Parliament on progress made by industrial sectors to curb emissions;
Amendment 217 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 72
Paragraph 72
Amendment 221 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 73
Paragraph 73
Amendment 225 #
Motion for a resolution
Subheading after paragraph 73
Subheading after paragraph 73
Amendment 226 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 74
Paragraph 74
Amendment 229 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 75
Paragraph 75
Amendment 233 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 77
Paragraph 77
Amendment 234 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 78
Paragraph 78
Amendment 236 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 79
Paragraph 79
79. Calls on the Commission to consider, without prejudging the outcome, the explicit inclusion of agriculture in a future integrated European climate policy and the elaboration of binding reduction targets for the emission of greenhouse gases from the agriculture sector, exploiting all existing potential;
Amendment 239 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 79 a (new)
Paragraph 79 a (new)
79a. Calls on the Commission to make provision for aid to the agriculture sector when agricultural activities are hit by extreme weather conditions and aid for those regions for which there are forecasts of a high risk of loss of agricultural revenues as a result of climate change (for example, regions threatened by desertification due to lack of water, etc.);
Amendment 244 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 83
Paragraph 83
83. Calls for research and development ofinto new technologies including biotechnology for seed and plant breeding, in green gene technology and for plant protection to be stepped up in order to implement a climate protection policy for agriculture; also calls for research and development funding to develop new and more environmentally friendly methods of cultivation and farm management and to finance their pilot implementation, which should include seminars and educational programmes for both new and the existing farmers, in order to help agriculture to adapt to climate change;
Amendment 246 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 84
Paragraph 84
84. Takes the view that, if agricultural practice is to take account of climate change, new land- and water management know-how needs to be imparted, and that vocational training for young farmers should cover the effects of climate change or the climatic relevance of agricultural production;
Amendment 248 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 84 a (new)
Paragraph 84 a (new)
84a. Recognises that growing cereals and soya as feed for livestock is responsible for substantial greenhouse gas emissions; takes the view that a move away from industrial livestock production to more near natural rearing systems should be encouraged as these require less use of cereals and soya as feed and have significant environmental benefits;
Amendment 252 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 85
Paragraph 85
85. Calls for feed rations in dairy and meat production to be reviewed, and where necessary improved, with a view to achieving a reduction in methane formation in the rumen of ruminants without restricting productivity; however, considers that dietary changes that are likely to have an adverse effect on the health and welfare of any of the animals concerned must not be introduced;
Amendment 256 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 87 a (new)
Paragraph 87 a (new)
87a. Considers that the creation of an international fund for developing countries for planting trees on areas of unused land should be envisaged;
Amendment 266 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 93 a (new)
Paragraph 93 a (new)
93a. Notes that, based on its life-cycle attributes wood is a 'greener' choice in construction than steel and concrete, , since it locks up carbon dioxide, requires much less energy to produce than alternatives, and its by-products can be used to produce renewable energy; notes further that using wood as a construction material would help to take carbon emissions out of the carbon cycle permanently and would replace energy- intensive materials such as concrete;
Amendment 267 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 93 b (new)
Paragraph 93 b (new)
93b. Stresses that sustainable forest management, which uses very broad social, economic and environmental goals, should be implemented in the EU; notes that sustainable forest management aims in the long term to increase the forest carbon stock; notes further that young, growing and well managed forests are good carbon sinks and hence considers that where forests are being cut down, new planting should be undertaken to replace those trees which are cut down; considers that simultaneously, more old forests should be protected, as they have vital role in maintaining biodiversity;
Amendment 274 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 97
Paragraph 97
97. Takes the view that strategic planning and integrated water management based on present and futureresources based on supply measures and hierarchy of water needuses are key to coping successfully with the effects of climate change on the availableility and variability of water resources;
Amendment 277 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 98
Paragraph 98
98. Considers that integrated water resources management should comprise strategies for the improvement of water use efficiency, water saving, rationalisation and limitation of water consumption, and improved consumer awareness on sustainable water consumption, and should respond to issues concerning the collection and storage of rainwater in natural and artificial reservoirs, as well as to those relating to the risk and impact of floods and droughts; considers that action should be encouraged to establish an effective hierarchy of water uses and recalls that a demand-side approach should be preferred when managing water resources;
Amendment 279 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 99
Paragraph 99
99. Calls on the Commission to assume an important cross-border coordinating role in water management, particularly by network creation and funding of research into innovative technologies for increased water efficiency, the desalination of sea water, new irrigation systems and agricultural and urban water consumption, and for pilot projects to reduce damage from drought or flooding; calls for the rapid establishment of the European Observatory on droughts, desertification, floods and other effects of climate change in order to gather information and ensure a more effective response by an early warning system;
Amendment 288 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 104
Paragraph 104
104. Recognises that the hierarchy of waste forms a leitmotiv in European waste policy; points out, however, that from the point of view of combating climate change the rigid application of this hierarchy is not necessarily helpfulinvites the Commission to propose percentage reduction targets on reducing, reusing and recycling waste; demands that the targets be reviewed and tightened when necessary;
Amendment 289 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 105
Paragraph 105
105. Notes that waste prevention, for example by using less packaging, is the best way of reducing the sector's direct emissions from waste collection; stresses however, that waste prevention in the long term demands change in production methods and consumption habits;
Amendment 307 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 114 a (new) (after subheading 'Health')
Paragraph 114 a (new) (after subheading 'Health')
114a. Stresses the importance of green zones in urban areas for the health of the general public, air quality, carbon capture, and to help to tackle climate change; calls on the Commission, the Member States and local authorities to preserve and enlarge the existing - and to develop new - green zones in urban areas;
Amendment 318 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 116 a (new)
Paragraph 116 a (new)
116a. Calls on the Member States to earmark additional finance to health systems to cope with the impact of climate change on health as climate change is accelerating the rate of disease migration, which puts pressure on health systems;
Amendment 319 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 116 a (new)
Paragraph 116 a (new)
116a. Highlights that tropical illness spread by parasites or by mosquitoes and other pathogenic agents, usually encountered in tropical areas, could appear at higher latitudes and altitudes, representing a new threat to human beings;
Amendment 320 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 116 b (new)
Paragraph 116 b (new)
116b. Considers that there is a need for research in medical science and in the pharmaceutical sector in order to develop drugs and vaccines for new diseases, which should be made available to all affected populations at an affordable price;
Amendment 321 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 117
Paragraph 117
117. Considers that Europe enjoys an excellent starting position in the global race for a low-emission economy, and should make the most of this position to trigger greater innovation which will create new and competitive businesses and new jobs in the fields of clean technology in full accordance with the Lisbon Strategy, renewable energies and green enterprises and green skills in order to counterbalance possible loss of jobs in high CO2 emitting sectors, in full accordance with the Lisbon Strategy; calls on the Commission and the Member States to identify structural changes resulting from the implementation of climate change policies and calls on the Commission to propose periodically, measures to support the populations most affected;
Amendment 322 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 118
Paragraph 118
118. Warns against pessimism, which may lead to our missing the economic opportunity offered by climate change and political measures to combat it, thereby losingby stressing the need for optimism on the part of the social partners who will be directly involved in stimulating the economy and the possibilities of re- education and absorption of workers affected as a result of climate change adaptation and mitigation; considers that public and social consensus will be critical to win the global race for efficiency, innovation, raw materials and future technologies, and markets;
Amendment 323 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 119 a (new)
Paragraph 119 a (new)
119a. Considers that, in order to manage in a socially effective manner adjustments and restructuring in the labour market which will become necessary as a result of climate change, measures should be taken to develop mechanisms based on a preventive approach with the involvement of the social partners;
Amendment 328 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 121 a (new)
Paragraph 121 a (new)
Amendment 330 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 123 a (new)
Paragraph 123 a (new)
123. Recommends that Member States consider ways of accelerating the implementation of clean and energy efficient technologies, such as direct subsidies to consumers investing in technologies, for instance solar panels, ground heath pumps, air heath pumps, water heath pumps and cleaner burning hearth appliance stoves;
Amendment 331 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 125
Paragraph 125
Amendment 334 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 126
Paragraph 126
Amendment 336 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 126 a (new)
Paragraph 126 a (new)
126a. Calls for the greater use of public procurement and public-private partnerships as means of promoting innovation in new technologies and ensuring their market access;
Amendment 337 #
Motion for a resolution
Subheading after paragraph 127
Subheading after paragraph 127
Amendment 356 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 135
Paragraph 135
135. Regards it as urgently necessary to Calls on the Commission to develop communication strategies to spread information on the science of climakte change (based on the latest IPCC findings), energy saving strategies, energy efficiency measures and the use of renewable energy sources impinge much more strongly on the everyday consciousness of the publicto the general public, in addition suggests that EU youth exchange programmes focus on common climate change awareness projects and therefore calls on the Commission to commission annually, via Eurobarometer, an EU citizen survey measuring citizen's attitudes and perceptions towards climate change, and furtherefmore calls for general and simple efficiency standards for all areas of everyday life;
Amendment 370 #
Motion for a resolution
Subheading after paragraph 146 (new)
Subheading after paragraph 146 (new)
Agenda for action to combat climate change 2009-2014
Amendment 371 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 146a (new) (after the new subheading)
Paragraph 146a (new) (after the new subheading)
Amendment 439 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital Z
Recital Z
Amendment 442 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital Z a (new)
Recital Z a (new)
Za. whereas the world is currently experiencing rising food prices and severe food scarcity; whereas any development of biofuels must take this into account and not aggravate the existing situation,
Amendment 455 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital AE a (new)
Recital AE a (new)
AEa. whereas decreasing energy consumption with energy efficiency at an individual and community level creates new commerce and jobs and combats energy poverty,
Amendment 459 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital AG
Recital AG
AG. whereas low-energy houses are often aesthetically unattraattractive, fashionable and cost-effective,
Amendment 461 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital AG a (new)
Recital AG a (new)
AG. whereas decoupling growth in energy consumption from economic growth by investing in energy efficiency in all sectors of society is a key objective of the EU,
Amendment 469 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital AV a (new)
Recital AV a (new)
AVa. whereas it should be stressed that in the long term the most efficient way of reducing transport-based emissions is to decrease transport growth as a whole by making public transport a more attractive alternative to passenger cars, increasing the volume of rail transport and ensuring that urban and infrastructure planning takes into account the absolute need to reduce the use of passenger cars,
Amendment 474 #
Motion for a resolution
Subheading after recital AY
Subheading after recital AY
Amendment 477 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital AZ
Recital AZ
AZ. whereas the European Emission Trading Scheme is a unique instrument for achieving emissions reductions with maximum efficiency and may act as a model for similar schemes, though the compatibility of such regional schemes would have to be guaranteed,
Amendment 479 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital BA
Recital BA
Amendment 480 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital BA
Recital BA
BA. whereas the formulation of further reduction objectives for emissions trading should also take account of investment cycles (availability of new types of production procedure, capital requiindustrial sectors are key to meeting the greenhouse gas emission reduction targets set by the European Council and whereas they should be encouraged to reduce their industrial grements, and the time factor)house gas emissions further, whilst remaining competitive,
Amendment 481 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital BB
Recital BB
Amendment 483 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital BC
Recital BC
Amendment 484 #
Motion for a resolution
Subheading after recital BC
Subheading after recital BC
Amendment 485 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital BD
Recital BD
Amendment 486 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital BE
Recital BE
Amendment 488 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital BF
Recital BF
Amendment 493 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital BG a (new)
Recital BG a (new)
BGa. whereas agriculture is an emitter of greenhouse gases but also contributes positively to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, and also suffers directly from the negative effect of climate change leading to different economic and social consequences across regions of Europe,
Amendment 494 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital BG b (new)
Recital BG b (new)
BGb. whereas the increased consumption of meat and fish have had an impact on climate change as well as other environmental consequences, and may lead to conflicts about how best to use land and resources in order to reduce hunger in the world,
Amendment 499 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital BL
Recital BL
BL. whereas forests are very valuable for the biosphere and yet have no market price as a whole in spite of theirhave many functions in the global eco-system,
Amendment 502 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital BL a (new)
Recital BL a (new)
BLa. whereas forests have three- dimensional roles in climate change mitigation: as carbon stocks through sustainable use and protection of forests, as carbon sinks through forestation and as a substitute for fossil fuels and fossil products as a renewable raw material,
Amendment 508 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital BO a (new)
Recital BO a (new)
BOa. whereas forest areas are destroyed because of fires caused by heat waves, flooding or deforestation,
Amendment 509 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital BO b (new)
Recital BO b (new)
BOb. whereas there are not enough strategies and programmes for the reforestation of forests that have been cleared,
Amendment 513 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital BR
Recital BR
BR. whereas the availability of water resources, drinking water and other water supplies, water consumption and the treatment of waste water are closely linked to economic and social conditions,
Amendment 514 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital BS
Recital BS
BS. whereas the regional disparities in Europe with regard to available water resources, and the occurrence of floods and droughts, are being intensified still further by climate change,
Amendment 517 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital BW a (new)
Recital BW a (new)
BWa. whereas waste hierarchy is a key principle guiding climate change mitigation in the waste sector,
Amendment 518 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital BW b (new)
Recital BW b (new)
BWa. whereas it should be acknowledged that waste disposal innovations and the increased use of recycled products have a positive impact on the environment,
Amendment 531 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital CE a (new)
Recital CE a (new)
CEa. whereas new jobs will be created in the renewable and related sectors and there will be possible job losses in sectors related to high CO2 emissions, and whereas there could be a movement of employees within these different sectors,
Amendment 532 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital CF a (new)
Recital CF a (new)
CFa. whereas achieving climate change mitigation targets requires appropriate financial steering mechanism to endorse the development and application of energy-efficient and clean technologies,