178 Amendments of Riitta MYLLER
Amendment 13 #
2008/2015(INI)
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 #
2008/2015(INI)
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 #
2008/2015(INI)
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 #
2008/2015(INI)
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 #
2008/2015(INI)
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 #
2008/2015(INI)
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 #
2008/2015(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28
Paragraph 28
Amendment 115 #
2008/2015(INI)
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 #
2008/2015(INI)
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 #
2008/2015(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 39
Paragraph 39
Amendment 136 #
2008/2015(INI)
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 #
2008/2015(INI)
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 #
2008/2015(INI)
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 #
2008/2015(INI)
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 #
2008/2015(INI)
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 #
2008/2015(INI)
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 #
2008/2015(INI)
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 #
2008/2015(INI)
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 #
2008/2015(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Subheading after paragraph 69
Subheading after paragraph 69
Amendment 207 #
2008/2015(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 70
Paragraph 70
Amendment 210 #
2008/2015(INI)
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 #
2008/2015(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 72
Paragraph 72
Amendment 221 #
2008/2015(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 73
Paragraph 73
Amendment 225 #
2008/2015(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Subheading after paragraph 73
Subheading after paragraph 73
Amendment 226 #
2008/2015(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 74
Paragraph 74
Amendment 229 #
2008/2015(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 75
Paragraph 75
Amendment 233 #
2008/2015(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 77
Paragraph 77
Amendment 234 #
2008/2015(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 78
Paragraph 78
Amendment 236 #
2008/2015(INI)
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 #
2008/2015(INI)
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 #
2008/2015(INI)
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 #
2008/2015(INI)
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 #
2008/2015(INI)
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 #
2008/2015(INI)
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 #
2008/2015(INI)
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 #
2008/2015(INI)
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 #
2008/2015(INI)
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 #
2008/2015(INI)
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 #
2008/2015(INI)
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 #
2008/2015(INI)
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 #
2008/2015(INI)
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 #
2008/2015(INI)
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 #
2008/2015(INI)
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 #
2008/2015(INI)
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 #
2008/2015(INI)
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 #
2008/2015(INI)
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 #
2008/2015(INI)
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 #
2008/2015(INI)
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 #
2008/2015(INI)
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 #
2008/2015(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 121 a (new)
Paragraph 121 a (new)
Amendment 330 #
2008/2015(INI)
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 #
2008/2015(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 125
Paragraph 125
Amendment 334 #
2008/2015(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 126
Paragraph 126
Amendment 336 #
2008/2015(INI)
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 #
2008/2015(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Subheading after paragraph 127
Subheading after paragraph 127
Amendment 356 #
2008/2015(INI)
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 #
2008/2015(INI)
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 #
2008/2015(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 146a (new) (after the new subheading)
Paragraph 146a (new) (after the new subheading)
Amendment 439 #
2008/2015(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital Z
Recital Z
Amendment 442 #
2008/2015(INI)
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 #
2008/2015(INI)
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 #
2008/2015(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital AG
Recital AG
AG. whereas low-energy houses are often aesthetically unattraattractive, fashionable and cost-effective,
Amendment 461 #
2008/2015(INI)
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 #
2008/2015(INI)
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 #
2008/2015(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Subheading after recital AY
Subheading after recital AY
Amendment 477 #
2008/2015(INI)
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 #
2008/2015(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital BA
Recital BA
Amendment 480 #
2008/2015(INI)
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 #
2008/2015(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital BB
Recital BB
Amendment 483 #
2008/2015(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital BC
Recital BC
Amendment 484 #
2008/2015(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Subheading after recital BC
Subheading after recital BC
Amendment 485 #
2008/2015(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital BD
Recital BD
Amendment 486 #
2008/2015(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital BE
Recital BE
Amendment 488 #
2008/2015(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital BF
Recital BF
Amendment 493 #
2008/2015(INI)
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 #
2008/2015(INI)
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 #
2008/2015(INI)
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 #
2008/2015(INI)
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 #
2008/2015(INI)
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 #
2008/2015(INI)
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 #
2008/2015(INI)
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 #
2008/2015(INI)
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 #
2008/2015(INI)
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 #
2008/2015(INI)
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 #
2008/2015(INI)
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 #
2008/2015(INI)
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,
Amendment 5 #
2008/2001(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas the Temporary Committee's interim report addresses exclusively the impacts and effects of climate change based on IPCC peer-reviewed scientific evidence; whereas a final report will formulate proposals on the EU’s future integrated policy on climate change in accordance with the mandate conferred on the Committee and on the basis of all the information gathered by it in the course of its work; whereas that final report will also include Parliament’s position in the negotiations regarding the international framework for climate policy after 2012, with a view COP 14, which is to be held in Poznan, Poland, in December 2008,
Amendment 26 #
2008/2001(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital H
Recital H
H. whereas recent scientific studies have delivered further proof of the anthropogenic disturbance of the earth's atmosphere; whereas the physical science of climate change is assessing the concrete implications of already existing levels of global warming caused by historic emissions; whereas the data collected from such studies underline the urgent need for adaptation and mitigation measures to be implemented in order to limit serious risk to humans and the infrastructure, first and foremost in the developing world but also in Europe and other wealthier parts of the world,
Amendment 36 #
2008/2001(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital J
Recital J
J. whereas the scientific consensus as expressed in IPCC AR4 leads to the conclusion that the level of global GHG emissions must be at least halvreduced by 2050% to avoid serious risks; whereas this target has been endorsed by the EU Heads of State and Heads of Government at the meeting of the G8 at Heiligendamm85% compared to 2000 to avoid serious risks; whereas it will be increasingly difficult to achieve this target if global GHG emissions continue to rise until 2020 and beyond; whereas nearly all Member States are making good or even excellent progress in their efforts to comply with their individual EU burden-sharing targets, thus raising the likelihood that the EU will reach its Kyoto target by 2012; whereas, nevertheless, after 2012 Member States will have to reduce GHG emissions in a more ambitious way if they are to meet the targets adopted at the above-mentioned European Council on 8-9 March 2007 and to halve their GHG emissions by 205, to be achieved collectively by developed countries, of reducing their GHG emissions by 60% to 80% by 2050 compared to 1990,
Amendment 69 #
2008/2001(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Is convinced that science progresses by confronting accepted knowledge and hypotheses with competing ideas, and by applying peer-review procedures; praises the IPCC for its work and its ability to involve the work of thousands of scientists; believes that the IPCC should take new arguments seriously, in order to continue to guarantee the credibility and quality of its research;
Amendment 103 #
2008/2001(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Believes that more scientific research should be focusing on the impact and role of land use and forests and their possible contribution to offsetting GHG emissions, and on the impact and role of oceans and seas;
Amendment 109 #
2008/2001(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Believes that the communication of scientific evidence of human impact on the global climate must be the main element of a broader effort to raise public awareness and subsequently gain and maintain public support for political measures to curb carbon emissions; asks the IPCC to publish a summary of its assessment reports for the public; believes, furthermore, that individual changes in lifestyle patterns are necessary and should be a part of educational attemptprogrammes to communicate the causes and effects of global warming, but that they cannot be imposed by political decisions;
Amendment 85 #
2008/0223(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 14 a (new)
Recital 14 a (new)
(14a) In order to improve the energy efficiency of domestic appliances and of heating and cooling, information technology should be developed and brought into use, the objective being 'intelligent buildings'.
Amendment 92 #
2008/0223(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 15
Recital 15
(15) Measures are needed to increase the number of buildings which not only fulfil current minimum energy performance requirements, but are more energy efficient. For this purpose Member States should draw up national plans for increasing the number of buildings of which both carbon dioxide emissions and primary energy consumption are low or equal to zero or which produce energy and regularly report them to the Commission.
Amendment 118 #
2008/0223(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 23
Recital 23
(23) Power should in particular be conferred on the Commission to adapt certain parts of the general framework set out in Annex I to technical progress, to establish a methodologies for calculating cost-optimal levels of minimum energy performance requirements and to establish common principles for defining buildings of which both carbon dioxide emissions and primary energy consumption are low or equal to zero or which produce energy. Since those measures are of general scope and are designed to amend non-essential elements of this Directive, they must be adopted in accordance with the regulatory procedure with scrutiny provided for in Article 5a of Decision 1999/468/EC.
Amendment 132 #
2008/0223(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point d
Article 1 – point d
(d) national plans for increasing the number of buildings of which both carbon dioxide emissions and primary energy consumption are low or equal zero or which produce energy;
Amendment 225 #
2008/0223(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point b
Amendment 280 #
2008/0223(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point c a (new)
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point c a (new)
ca) sun-blocks which make it possible to reduce the need for cooling systems;
Amendment 284 #
2008/0223(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point d a (new)
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point d a (new)
da) renewable energy sources producing energy for individual households;
Amendment 311 #
2008/0223(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
ca) lighting systems;
Amendment 323 #
2008/0223(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – title
Article 9 – title
Buildings of which both carbon dioxide emissions and primary energy consumption are low or equal to zero or which produce energy
Amendment 326 #
2008/0223(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 9
Article 9
1. Member States shall draw up national plans for increasing the number of buildings of which both carbon dioxide emissions and primary energy consumption are low or equal to zero or which produce energy. They shall set targets for the minimum percentage which those buildings in 2020 shall constitute of the total number of buildings and represent in relation to the total useful floor area. Separate targets shall be set for: a) new and refurbished residential buildings; b) new and refurbished non-residential buildings; c) buildings occupied by public authorities. Member States shall set the targets referred to in point (c) taking into account the leading role which public authorities should play in the field of energy performance of buildings. 2. The national plan referred to in paragraph 1 shall include inter alia the following elements: a) the Member State's definition of buildings of which both carbon dioxide emissions and primary energy consumption are low or equal to zero; or which produce energy; b) intermediate targets expressed as a percentage which those buildings shall constitute of the total number of buildings and represent in relation to the total useful floor area in 2015; c) information on the measures undertaken for the promotion of those buildings. 3. Member States shall communicate the national plans referred to in paragraph 1 to the Commission by 30 June 2011 at the latest and report to the Commission every three years on the progress in implementing their national plans. The national plans and progress reports may be included in the Energy Efficiency Action Plans referred to in Article 14(2) of Directive 2006/32/EC. 4. The Commission shall establish common principles for defining buildings of which both carbon dioxide emissions and primary energy consumption are low or equal to zero or which produce energy. Those measures designed to amend non- essential elements of this Directive by supplementing it shall be adopted in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 21(2). 5. The Commission shall publish a report on the progress of Member States in increasing the number of buildings of which both carbon dioxide emissions and primary energy consumption are low or equal to zero or which produce energy. On the basis of this report the Commission shall develop a strategy, and, if necessary, propose measures to increase the number of those buildings.
Amendment 58 #
2008/0198(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3 a (new)
Recital 3 a (new)
3a. The decision of the European Parliament and the Council laying down the Sixth Environment Action Programme has identified as a priority activity the examination of the possibility of taking active measures to prevent and combat trade in illegally harvested wood and the continuation of the active participation of the Community and of Member States in the implementation of global and regional resolutions and agreements on forest-related issues.
Amendment 95 #
2008/0198(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1
Article 1
1.This Regulation lays down the obligations of operators who place or make available timber and timber products on the market. 2. This Regulation lays down the following principles: (a) that preventive action shall be taken; (b) that the measures contained in this Regulation shall contribute to sustainable development (c) that timber shall be legally harvested; (d) that all supply chain actors share responsibility for eliminating the risk that a particular product is made from illegally harvested timber in accordance with provisions of Article 2;
Amendment 100 #
2008/0198(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – point a
Article 2 – point a
a) ‘timber and timber products’ means the timber and timber products set out in the Annex with theout exception of timber and timber products which are subject to mandatory sustainability criteria established by Directive (EC) No XX/XX;
Amendment 105 #
2008/0198(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – point d a (new)
Article 2 – point d a (new)
(da) ‘risk’ means the likelihood of occurrence of an event concerning timber, or timber in products imported into or exported from the territory of the Community, which prevents the correct application of this Regulation.
Amendment 106 #
2008/0198(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – point d b (new)
Article 2 – point d b (new)
(db) ‘high risk’ means a situation where extra due diligence obligations are needed because of the following high risk factors: 1) the timber product 2) the source of the timber: a high risk is assumed, where there is consistent and reliable information regarding significant failures of forest governance in the respective country of origin which would permit export of illegal timber from a country, 3) the complexity of the supply chain of a product: higher risk of illegal content in a product is assumed where the supply chain is more complex.
Amendment 108 #
2008/0198(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – point e
Article 2 – point e
(e) ‘risk management’ means a set of measures and procedures carried out by operators in order to minimise the risk of placing illegally harvested timber and timber products on the market;the systematic identification of risk and the implementation of all measures necessary for limiting exposure to risk. This includes activities such as collecting data and information, analysing and assessing risk, prescribing and taking action, and regular monitoring and review of the process and its outcomes, based on international, Community or national sources or strategies.
Amendment 121 #
2008/0198(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2
Article 3 – paragraph 2
2. Operators who place timber and timber products on the market shall establish a due diligence system containing the elements referred to in Article 4(1) or make use of a due diligence system of a recognised monitoring organisation referred to in Article 5(1). Existing national legislative supervision and any voluntary chain of custody mechanism established by wood importing undertakings may be used as a basis for the due diligence system.
Amendment 123 #
2008/0198(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Operators who make timber and timber products available on the market shall, throughout the supply chain: (a) be able to identify the operator who has supplied the timber and timber products, and the operator to whom the timber and timber products have been supplied; (b) provide information upon request to the operator being supplied with timber or timber products specifying the country/countries of harvest, the forest of harvest and wood species contained in the timber and timber products;
Amendment 126 #
2008/0198(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point -a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point -a (new)
(-a) ensure that only legally harvested timber and timber products are placed on the market by means of a traceability system,
Amendment 130 #
2008/0198(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point b
Amendment 139 #
2008/0198(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 a (new)
Relevant stakeholders shall be consulted prior to the adoption of additional implementing measures.
Amendment 160 #
2008/0198(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point b a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point b a (new)
(ba) documentation to demonstrate its appropriate expertise
Amendment 163 #
2008/0198(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point (c) a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point (c) a (new)
(ca) documentation to demonstrate its ability to adopt a system that complies with the criteria set out in Articles 4 and 5.
Amendment 169 #
2008/0198(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 5
Article 5 – paragraph 5
5. Competent authorities shall notify the Commission within two months of any decision to recommend the grant, refuseal or withdrawal of recognition to aof any monitoring organisation.
Amendment 170 #
2008/0198(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 a (new)
Article 5 a (new)
Article 5a Risk Management Procedure 1. Member States shall ensure that risk management procedures are implemented in an independent, objective and transparent manner. 2. To help determine the level of risk, the Commission shall, in accordance with the regulatory procedure with scrutiny referred to in Article 11(2): (a) establish and manage one or more public databases that keep records of the names of logging undertakings and operators convicted of illegal activities, the nature of the infringement and the country and area where the infringement occurred; (b) compile a list of existing information sources that operators can use to assess risk levels; (c) develop guidance for the use of risk management tools; provide a list of the most common and frequent irregularities and types of infringements 3. Operators shall, on the basis of a risk assessment, take supplementary measures in situations which present a higher risk. Supplementary measures may, inter alia, include: (a) giving prior notification to the control authorities of the date and details of purchasing. (b) requiring proof of relevant management systems under which the purchase is agreed, (c) requiring additional documents, data or information. 4. The list in subparagraph 1 of paragraph 4 shall be reviewed and if necessary, extended by the Commission, in accordance with the regulatory procedure with scrutiny outlined in Article 11(2).
Amendment 175 #
2008/0198(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 2
Article 7 – paragraph 2
2. Operators shall offermust provide the competent authority with all the assistance necessary to facilitate the performance of the checks referred to in paragraph 1eded in carrying out their duties, notably as regards access to premises and the presentation of documentation or records.
Amendment 180 #
2008/0198(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 3
Article 7 – paragraph 3
3. Following the checkinspections referred to in paragraph 1 the competent authorities may requestire the operator to take corrective measures.
Amendment 181 #
2008/0198(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 7 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Checks shall be carried out, in any case, where: (a) the competent authority of the Member State has grounds to question compliance with the requirements of this Regulation regarding the placing on the market of timber or timber products by an operator; or (b) the competent authority of the Member State is in possession of information that questions compliance by the operator with the requirements for due diligence systems set out in this Regulation.
Amendment 182 #
2008/0198(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 3 b (new)
Article 7 – paragraph 3 b (new)
3b. Where serious infringements are suspected of having taken place, Member States shall start a full investigation and apply immediate enforcement measures.
Amendment 186 #
2008/0198(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 a (new)
Article 7 a (new)
Article 7a Immediate enforcement measures 1. Where a natural person is suspected of having committed, or is caught in the act while committing an infringement, or a legal person is suspected of being held liable for such an infringement, Member States shall start a full investigation of the infringement and, in conformity with their national law and depending on the gravity of the infringement, take immediate enforcement measures such as in particular; (a) immediate cessation of commercial activity (b) the re-routing to port of shipments, or the temporary immobilisation or re- routing of the transport vehicle to another location for inspection; (c) the temporary immobilisation or confiscation of any transport or supply vehicle or machinery used in the operation concerned; (d) the seizure of timber and timber products; (e) the suspension of the authorisation to place timber and timber products on the market 2. The enforcement measures shall be of such nature as to prevent the continuation of the infringement concerned and to allow the competent authorities to complete its investigation.
Amendment 191 #
2008/0198(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12
Article 12
Amendment 194 #
2008/0198(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13
Article 13
The Member States shall lay down the rules on penalties applicable to infringements of the provisions of this Regulationwithin the meaning of Article 1 and shall take all measures necessary to ensure that they are implemented. The penalties provided for must be effective, proportionate and dissuasive. The Member States shall notify those provisions to the Commis, which may include criminal or administrative penalties such as the temporary prohibition from marketing timber and timber products. Fines should be proportionate and determined taking into account the tax losses and environmental and economic damage occasioned by 31 December 20XX and shall notify it without delay ofan infringement in accordance with Article 1, and shall be at least X times the value of the timber or timber products obtained by the infringement. Without prejudice to other provisions laid down in Community law, pertaining to public funds, Member States shall not grant any spubsequent amendment affecting themlic aid under national aid regimes or under Community funds to operators convicted of an infringement in accordance with Article 1. The Member States shall notify those provisions to the Commission by 31 December 20XX and shall notify it without delay of any subsequent amendment affecting them.
Amendment 198 #
2008/0198(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 14 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. In preparing the report referred to in paragraph (2), the Commission shall have regard to the progress made in respect of the conclusion and operation of the FLEGT Voluntary Partnership Agreements adopted pursuant to Regulation No 2173/2005. The Commission shall consider whether any revisions of this Regulation are required in the light of experience of the operation of the FLEGT VPAs and their effectiveness in addressing the problem of illegal timber.
Amendment 524 #
2008/0142(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 9 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Member States may offer patients a voluntary prior authorisation system whereby, in return for such authorisation, the patient shall receive a service voucher specifying the treatments eligible for reimbursement and the actual cost thereof. The service voucher is exchangeable at the hospital of treatment, and reimbursement shall later be made directly by the Member State of affiliation.
Amendment 624 #
2008/0142(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 14 – paragraph 2
Article 14 – paragraph 2
2. For facilitating the implementation of paragraph 1,Paragraph 1 above shall enter into force when the Commission shalls sufficiently adopted: (a) measures enabling a pharmacist or other health professional to verify the authenticity of the prescription and whether the prescription was issued in another Member State by an authorised person through developing a Community prescription template, and supporting interoperability of ePrescriptions; (b) measures to ensure that medicinal products prescribed in one Member State and dispensed in another are correctly identified and that the information to patients concerning the product is comprehensible; (c) measures to exclude specific categories of medicinal products from the recognition of prescriptions provided for under this article where necessary in order to safeguard public health.
Amendment 28 #
2008/0140(CNS)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 a – paragraph 1 (new)
Article 2 a – paragraph 1 (new)
Article 2a Definitions 1. Persons with disabilities include those who have long-term physical, mental, intellectual or sensory impairments which in combination with various barriers may hinder their full and effective participation in society on an equal basis with others.
Amendment 29 #
2008/0140(CNS)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 a – paragraph 2 (new)
Article 2 a – paragraph 2 (new)
2. ‘Universal design’ means the design of products, environments, programmes and services to be usable by all people, to the greatest extent possible, without the need for adaptation or specialised design. ‘Universal design’ shall not exclude assistive devices for particular groups of persons with disabilities where this is needed.
Amendment 31 #
2008/0140(CNS)
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 2
Article 4 – paragraph 2
Amendment 32 #
2008/0140(CNS)
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a The Member States shall pay particular attention to the possibility of access to electronic services for people with disabilities.
Amendment 98 #
2008/0110(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point f – introductory part
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point f – introductory part
(f) catering as well as retail and wholesale waste, except if it
Amendment 132 #
2008/0110(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – point e
Article 13 – point e
(e) products of animal origin, other than catering and retail or wholesale waste, which, after having been placed on the market for human consumption or for feeding to animals, are no longer intended for such consumption or such feeding for commercial reasons or due to problems of manufacturing or packaging defects or other defects from which no risk to public or animal health arise;
Amendment 136 #
2008/0110(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – point m
Article 13 – point m
(m) catering waste as well as retail and wholesale waste other than as referred to in Article 11 (e)
Amendment 24 #
2008/0045(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 2 – point 1 a (new)
Article 2 – point 1 a (new)
Directive 2001/83/EC
Article 23 c (new)
Article 23 c (new)
Amendment 164 #
2008/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 27
Recital 27
(27) With a view to provideing consumers with food information that is necessary to make an informed choice, alcoholic mixed beverages should also provide information on their ingredients.
Amendment 165 #
2008/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 28
Recital 28
Amendment 398 #
2008/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 - point (e)
Article 20 - point (e)
Amendment 439 #
2008/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 27 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 27 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Labels shall also indicate the total quantity of pure alcohol in grams per 100 ml or per portion.
Amendment 449 #
2008/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 29 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point b
Article 29 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point b
(b) the amounts of protein, fat, saturates and trans fats, carbohydrates with specific reference to sugars, and saltodium contained in salt and additives.
Amendment 462 #
2008/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 29 – paragraph 1 - subparagraph 2
Article 29 – paragraph 1 - subparagraph 2
Amendment 556 #
2008/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 34 - paragraph 1
Article 34 - paragraph 1
1. The particulars referred to Article 31(2) related to the mandatory nutrition declaration shall be included in the principal field of vision. They shall be presented, where appropriate, together in a clear format in the following order: energy, fat,protein, fat with specific reference to saturates, carbohydrates with specific reference to sugars, and saltodium contained in salt and additives.
Amendment 651 #
2008/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point 1 – point b – indent 5
Annex I – point 1 – point b – indent 5
– saltodium contained in salt and additives,
Amendment 80 #
2008/0016(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) The main purpose of binding targets is to provide certainty for investors. Deferring a decision about whether a target is binding until a future event takes place is thus not appropriate. In a statement to the minutes of the Council of 15 February 2007, the Commission therefore stated that it did not consider that the binding nature of the target should be deferred until second generation biofuels became commerciHowever, the binding 10% target for energy from renewable sources used in transport should be constantly assessed on the basis of criteria which are scientifically verifiable and ecologically, socially and economically avsustailnable.
Amendment 85 #
2008/0016(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 8
Recital 8
(8) In the light of the positions taken by the Commission, the Council and the European Parliament, it is appropriate to establish mandatory targets for an overall 20% share of renewable energy and a 10% share of renewable energy in transport in the European Union's consumption in 2020. The targets and general political frameworks, particularly the method of calculating greenhouse gas emissions, should be reviewed regularly.
Amendment 91 #
2008/0016(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) By contrast, it is appropriate for the 10% target for renewable energy in transport to be set at the same level for each Member State in order to ensure consistency in transport fuel specifications and availability. Because transport fuels are traded easily, Member States with low endowments of the relevant resources will easily be able to obtain renewable transport fuels from elsewhere. While it would technically be possible for the Community to meet its biofuel targetargets for the use of renewable energy in transport solely from domestic production, it is both likely and desirable that the target will in fact be met through a combination of domestic production and imports. To this end, the Commission should monitor the supply of the Community market for biofuels, and should, as appropriate, propose relevant measures to achieve a balanced approach between domestic production and imports, taking into account the development of multilateral and bilateral trade negotiations as well as environmental, cost, energy security and other considerations.
Amendment 117 #
2008/0016(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 57
Recital 57
(57) Since the general objectives of achieving a 20% share of renewable energies in the Community's overall energy consumption and a 10% share of biofuels in each Member State's transport petrol and diesel consumptionfor the use of renewable energy in transport in each Member State by 2020 cannot be sufficiently achieved by the Member States and can therefore, by reason of the scale of the action, be better achieved at Community level, the Community may adopt measures, in accordance with the principle of subsidiarity as set out in Article 5 of the Treaty. In accordance with the principle of proportionality, as set out in that Article, this Directive does not go beyond what is necessary in order to achieve those objectives.
Amendment 144 #
2008/0016(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 3
Article 3 – paragraph 3
3. Each Member State shall ensure that the share of energy from renewable sources in transport in 2020 is at least 10% of final consumption of energy in transport in that Member State. In calculating total energy consumed in transport for the purposes of the first subparagraph, petroleum products ot, but only if energy for transport from renewable sources fulfils the environmental sustainability and social criteria laid down in Article 15. Ther than petrol and diesel shall not be taken intoarget shall be reviewed regularly at three- yearly intervals as from 2012 on the basis of reporting by ac countmmittee pursuant to Article 20.
Amendment 175 #
2008/0016(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 12 – paragraph 5 a (new)
Article 12 – paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. The European Union and the Member States shall ensure by all possible means that the total consumption of energy in transport falls substantially. The principal means of reducing the total consumption of energy in transport include transport planning, support for public transport, increasing the share of electric cars in production and producing cars which are smaller both in size and in engine capacity.
Amendment 188 #
2008/0016(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 15 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Article 15 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
2. The greenhouse gas emission saving from the use of biofuels and other bioliquidenergy from biomass taken into account for the purposes referred to in paragraph 1 shall be calculated on the basis of Article 17(1) and shall be at least 35%.
Amendment 193 #
2008/0016(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 15 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Article 15 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Amendment 381 #
2008/0015(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 20 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
Article 20 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
2. The access referred to in paragraph 1 shall be provided in a manner determined by the Member State. The Member State shall apply the objectives ofensure fair and open access, taking into account:
Amendment 43 #
2008/0014(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) The effort of each Member State should be determined in relation to the level of its 2005 greenhouse gas emissions, which is the latest year for which verified greenhouse gas emissions data is available in the years 2005 to 2006.
Amendment 44 #
2008/0014(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 6 a (new)
Recital 6 a (new)
(6a) Every Member State should draw up a national action plan setting out how it intends to meet its reduction target in sectors outside the emissions trading scheme. Each action plan should be presented together with a strategy to promote energy efficiency.
Amendment 45 #
2008/0014(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 6 b (new)
Recital 6 b (new)
(6b) Emission reductions in sectors outside the emissions trading scheme depend greatly on the actions of individual citizens. Member States should ensure that citizens are properly prepared, and have the necessary resources, to adopt the best possible technologies and solutions. Citizens should be encouraged to embrace an energy-saving way of life with the aid of, among other things, education and independent information. As one element in that process, Member States should enable non-partisan energy advice systems to operate at local or regional level.
Amendment 91 #
2008/0014(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – paragraph 1
Article 3 – paragraph 1
1. Until a future international agreement on climate change has been concluded by the Community leading to emission reductions exceeding those required pursuant to this Article, each Member State shall, by 2020, limit its greenhouse gas emissions from sources not covered under Directive 2003/87/EC by the percentage set for that Member State in the Annex to this Decision in relation to its emissions in the years 2005 to 2006.
Amendment 120 #
2008/0014(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 3 a (new)
Article 3 a (new)
Amendment 121 #
2008/0014(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 3 b (new)
Article 3 b (new)
Article 3b Each Member State shall draw up a national action plan setting out how it intends to meet its reduction target in sectors outside the emissions trading scheme.
Amendment 91 #
2008/0013(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Recital 14
Recital 14
(14) All Member States will need to make substantial investments to reduce the carbon intensity of their economies by 2020 and those Member States where income per capita is still significantly below the Community average and whose economies are in the process of catching up with the richer Member States will need to make a significant effort to improve energy efficiency. The objectives of eliminating distortions to intra-Community competition and of ensuring the highest degree of economic efficiency in the transformation of the EU economy towards a low carbon economy make it inappropriate to treat economic sectors differently under the Community scheme in individual Member States. It is therefore necessary to develop other mechanisms to support the efforts of those Member States with relatively lower income per capita and higher growth prospects. 90% of the total quantity of allowances to be auctioned should be distributed amongst Member States according to their relative share of 2005 emissions in the Community schemefrom 2005 to 2007. 10% of this quantity should be distributed to the benefit of those Member States for the purpose of solidarity and growth in the Community, to be used to reduce emissions and adapt to the effects of climate change. This distribution of this 10% should take into account levels of income per capita in the year 2005 and the growth prospects of Member States, and be higher for Member States with low income levels per head and high growth prospects. Member States with an average level of income per capita that is more than 20% higher than the average in the Community should contribute to this distribution, except where the direct costs of the overall package estimated in SEC(2008) 85 exceed 0.7% of GDP.
Amendment 302 #
2008/0013(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 - Point 7
Article 1 - Point 7
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10 - paragraph 2 - point a
Article 10 - paragraph 2 - point a
(a) 90% of the total quantity of allowances to be auctioned being distributed amongst Member States in shares that are identical to the share of verified emissions under the Community scheme infrom 2005 to 2007 of the Member State concerned;
Amendment 344 #
2008/0013(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 - Point 7
Article 1 - Point 7
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10 - paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 10 - paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. The proceeds of auctioning should be channelled towards developing and developed countries for the purposes of adaptations and measures to reduce emissions. Developing and developed countries should be helped to adopt the best practices and technologies and renewable sources of energy. It would be advisable to determine how existing funding mechanisms might be brought to bear with a view to so allocating auctioning revenues as to enable them to be distributed openly and transparently and used to achieve genuine emission reductions.
Amendment 408 #
2008/0013(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 8
Article 1 – point 8
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10a – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3
Article 10a – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3
The measures referred to in the first subparagraph shall, to the extent feasible, ensure that allocation takes place in a manner that gives incentives for greenhouse gas and energy efficient techniques and for reductions in emissions, by taking account of the most efficient techniques, substitutes, alternative production processes, use of biomass and greenhouse gas capture and storage, and shall not give incentives to increase emissions. No free allocation shall be made in respect of any electricity production with the exception of the production of electricity in combined heat and power installations for industrial production processes and electricity produced from waste gases from industrial production processes. Where a waste gas from a production process is used as a fuel, allowances shall be allocated to the operator of the installation generating the waste gas in accordance with the same allocation principles as applied for that installation.
Amendment 755 #
2008/0013(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 - point 21
Article 1 - point 21
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 28 - paragraph 2
Article 28 - paragraph 2
2. From the year following the conclusion of the international agreement referred to in paragraph 1, the linear factor shall increase so that the Community quantity of allowances in 2020 is lower than that established pursuant to Article 9, by a quantity of allowances equivalent to the overall reduction of greenhouse gas emissions by the Community below 20% to whichof 30%, or beyond 30% in case the international agreement commits the Community to such a reduction, multiplied by the share of overall greenhouse gas emission reductions in 2020 which the Community scheme is contributing pursuant to Articles 9 and 9a.
Amendment 771 #
2008/0013(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 - point 21
Article 1 - point 21
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 28 - paragraph 4 - subparagraph 1 a (new)
Article 28 - paragraph 4 - subparagraph 1 a (new)
Installations shall be allowed to use credits, up to a percentage of their annual verified emissions, from sustainable actions to reduce deforestation and increase afforestation and reforestation in developing countries provided there is an international agreement on climate change and the appropriate provisions on liability, discounting and permanence are laid down.
Amendment 11 #
2007/0297(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4 a (new)
Recital 4 a (new)
(4a) The purpose should be to reduce total energy consumption in transport. In reducing total consumption, attention should be devoted both to reducing emissions from passenger cars by technical means and generally to reducing the need for mobility. The aim of cutting the need for mobility should be borne in mind in all policy areas, particularly in land-use planning and in public transport systems. Demand for mobility should be transferred from roads to rail by developing the rail network. An attempt should also be made to influence consumer behaviour, for example driving style.
Amendment 24 #
2007/0297(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13
Recital 13
(13) The aim of this Regulation is to create incentives for the car industry to invest in new technologies. The Regulation actively promotes eco-innovation and takes into account future technological developments. The development of hybrid and electric cars should particularly be promoted, as they cause significantly lower emissions than traditional passenger cars. In this way, the competitiveness of the European Industry is enhanced and more high-quality jobs created.
Amendment 181 #
2007/0286(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 15 – paragraph 3
Article 15 – paragraph 3
3. BAT reference documents shall be the reference foraken into account in setting the permit conditions.
Amendment 187 #
2007/0286(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 16 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Article 16 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
The competent authority shall set emission limit values that do not exceedare based on the emission levels associated with the best available techniques as described in the BAT reference documents and that do not exceed the minimum requirements laid down in Article 18.
Amendment 228 #
2007/0286(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 18 a (new)
Article 18 a (new)
Article 18 a Emission limit values in the Community 1. The Council shall adopt, on a proposal from the Commission, in accordance with the procedure laid down in the Treaty, emission limit values: for categories of installations referred to in Annex I, excluding landfills as referred to in points 5.1 and 5.4 of the annex, and for polluting substances referred to in Annex III for which the need for Community action has been identified, particularly on the basis of the information exchange referred to in Article 16. 2. Where no common Community emission limit values laid down in application of this Directive exist, appropriate emission limit values in accordance with the Directives referred to in Annex II and emission limit values laid down in other Community legislation shall apply to installations referred to in Annex I as minimum limit values in accordance with this Directive. The Council shall adopt, on a proposal from the Commission, in accordance with the procedure laid down in the Treaty, technical provisions applicable to landfills as referred to in Annex I, points 5.1 and 5.4, but without prejudice to the application of the requirements of this Directive.
Amendment 368 #
2007/0286(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 67 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 a (new)
Article 67 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 a (new)
The reports shall also include reference data on specific plant emissions compared with the emission levels recorded in documents concerning best available techniques.
Amendment 369 #
2007/0286(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 67 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Article 67 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Amendment 137 #
2005/0281(COD)
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
2. Member States mayProducers shall take appropriate measures to encourage the design of products in order to reduce their environmental impacts and the generation of waste in the course of the production and subsequent use of products, and in order to ensure that the recovery and disposal of products that have become waste take place in accordance with Articles 10 and 11. Member States may take appropriate measures, in accordance with paragraph 1, to encourage the design of products to the same ends.
Amendment 142 #
2005/0281(COD)
Article 7 – paragraph 3
Amendment 161 #
2005/0281(COD)
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 a (new)
Such sharing of costs should not however undermine the functioning of individual producer responsibility whereby the original equipment manufacturer should bear the end-of-life costs of his own product and in doing so have access to incentives for better design of his products.
Amendment 165 #
2005/0281(COD)
Article 14 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
By way of derogation from Regulation (EC) No 1013/2006, Member States may, in order to protect the environment or their network, limit incoming shipments of waste destined to incinerators that are classified as recovery, where it has been established that such shipments would result in national waste having to be disposed of or waste having to be treated in a way that is not consistent with their waste management plans. Member States shall notify the Commission of any such decision. Member States may also limit outgoing shipments of waste on environmental grounds as set out in Regulation (EC) No 1013/2006.
Amendment 169 #
2005/0281(COD)
Article 14 – paragraph 4
Amendment 227 #
2005/0281(COD)
Article 35
1. The Commission may develop guidelines for the interpretation of the definitions of recovery and disposal in points (14) and (18) of Article 3. If necessary. 1a. In accordance with Article 20(4), the application of thea formula for incineration facilities referred to in Annex II, R1,establishing minimum energy efficiency requirements for incineration facilities shall be specified. Local climatic conditions may be taken into account, such as the severity of the cold and the need for heating insofar as they influence the amounts of energy that can technically be used or produced in the form of electricity, heating, cooling or processing steam. Local conditions of the outermost regions as recognised in the fourth subparagraph of Article 299(2) of the Treaty and of the territories mentioned in Article 25 of the 1985 Act of Accession may also be taken into account. This measure, designed to amend non-essential elements of this Directive, shall be adopted in accordance with the regulatory procedure with scrutiny referred to in Article 36(2). 2. The Annexes may be amended in the light of scientific and technical progress. These measures, insofar as they are designed to amend non- essential elements of this Directive, shallmay be adopted in accordance with the regulatory procedure with scrutiny referred to in Article 36(2). Or. en (New text in Council Common Position)
Amendment 235 #
2005/0281(COD)
Annex II – point R 1