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[said:]: The vote is another step towards ensuring that only safe products are made available and that the most dangerous substances are kept out of our market. The simplification of authorisation procedures will bring considerable economic benefits to European companies while ensuring a high level of environmental protection for citizens.

egovmonitor 24-JAN-12

[-said]: In these challenging times of economic change and rising prices for raw materials, resource efficiency is where environmental benefits and innovative growth opportunities for European industry come together,

euractiv 20-JAN-12

[said:]: Today's decision by the European Parliament is good news for health of our citizens, Europe's competitiveness, and the environment. In these challenging times of economic change and rising prices for raw materials, resource efficiency is where environmental benefits and innovative growth opportunities for European industry come together. The waste stream with the greatest relevance in this respect is electrical and electronic waste. Today, the European Parliament has given a great boost to this policy, rais

europa 19-JAN-12

[said:]: We need to see waste as a resource – and to bury that resource in the ground is worse than short-sighted. This report shows that waste management and recycling can make a big contribution to economic growth and job creation. If the existing legislation was implemented properly, we could avoid costly clean-up operations, pollution and health problems. And let's not forget that recycled materials are cheaper than virgin ones – and that they reduce greenhouse gas emissions and our dependence on imports.

egovmonitor 16-JAN-12

[-said]: This is an issue of competitiveness,

guardian 29-DEC-11

[-said]: If our current living standards are to be maintained, and the aspirations of developing countries satisfied, then the global economy will need to be changed drastically,

guardian 29-DEC-11

[-said]: There are real problems with security of supply and this is not yet on the radar screen,

guardian 29-DEC-11

[said:]: The Environmental Technology Verification pilot programme is the first, practical fruit of the Eco-Innovation Action Plan. Investors need objective and credible information about the performance of new technologies, so this initiative will have an important role to play. It should help companies at the cutting edge of environmental technologies make the most of the opportunities in the European Single Market The ETV pilot programme, which is entirely voluntary, will initially cover three areas: water treatm

europa 15-DEC-11

[ said]: Worldwide demand for environmental technologies, products and services is growing rapidly even in these difficult times, and it's an area where Europe has much to offer,

europeanvoice 15-DEC-11

[said:]: The innovation challenge for this Century will be making our resources go further - doing more with less – and reducing the impact of our activities. Europe must be in the lead in meeting that challenge if we want to be competitive in a world of increasing resource constraints. Worldwide demand for environmental technologies, products and services is growing rapidly even in these difficult times, and it's an area where Europe has much to offer. This is a plan for green jobs and green growth. The Action Pl

europa 15-DEC-11

[said:]: Hamburg has been an exemplary European Green Capital, especially impressive with its Green Train of Ideas tour spreading the important message about sustainable urban development across 18 European cities. I wish Vitoria-Gasteiz well in its endeavours during its year as European Green Capital 2012. I look forward to seeing and hearing about their initiatives throughout the year so that other European cities can learn from their example and be motivated to improve water consumption, urban planning and green

eitb 15-DEC-11

[said:]: Hamburg has been an exemplary European Green Capital, especially impressive with its Green Train of Ideas tour spreading the important message about sustainable urban development across 18 European cities. I wish Vitoria-Gasteiz well in its endeavours during its year as European Green Capital 2012.I look forward to seeing and hearing about their initiatives throughout the year so that other European cities can learn from their example and be motivated to improve water consumption, urban planning and green i

europa 15-DEC-11

[said:]: The innovation challenge for this Century will be making our resources go further - doing more with less � and reducing the impact of our activities. Europe must be in the lead in meeting that challenge if we want to be competitive in a world of increasing resource constraints. Worldwide demand for environmental technologies, products and services is growing rapidly even in these difficult times, and it's an area where Europe has much to offer. This is a plan for green jobs and green growth.

focus 15-DEC-11

[-said]: That’s the philosophy of these integrated projects, so that you pool the money from various sources and [have] much more influence than in the past,

euractiv 13-DEC-11

[-told]: Resource efficiency is unavoidable,

euractiv 09-DEC-11

theportugalnews 02-DEC-11

[said:]: In this instance, the Dutch court appears to have authorised the transfer to the Loro Parque. We assume the Dutch court did so on the basis of EU legislation and concluded that the transfer would be in line with those requirements.

guardian 22-NOV-11

[said:]: The well-being of people in Europe and all over the world depends on goods and services that nature provides. If we don�t address the reasons behind this decline and act urgently to stop it, we could pay a very heavy price indeed.

focus 22-NOV-11

[said:]: The well-being of people in Europe and all over the world depends on goods and services that nature provides. If we don’t address the reasons behind this decline and act urgently to stop it, we could pay a very heavy price indeed. Freshwater molluscs are the most threatened group assessed so far. Spengler’s Freshwater Mussel ( Margaritifera auricularia ), once widespread, is now restricted to a handful of rivers in France and Spain. Currently listed as Critically Endangered, it was considered to be near

dg 22-NOV-11

[said:]: The environmental challenges we face today concern all of us and require joint action. I congratulate the winners – and all the nominees – on their commitment to improving the environment. I hope that their innovative solutions and successful involvement of different actors will inspire others to follow suit.

europa 18-NOV-11

[said:]: We have learnt our lessons from last year's Deepwater Horizon accident. Today's proposed regulation will help us prevent such future crises from happening in all marine waters which fall under EU Member States' jurisdiction. This safety update is good news for the environment, but it's also good news for business which will be able to deploy its operations in a predictable framework. There is ample evidence from past accidents that prevention is better than cure.

egovmonitor 31-OCT-11

[said:]: Bringing a Member State back to Court for a second time is not an action the Commission takes lightly. However, untreated urban waste water is detrimental to the quality of Europe's rivers, lakes and coastal waters and a threat to public health. Delays in providing citizens with the necessary levels of protection are unacceptable

europa 27-OCT-11

[-said]: In fighting today's climate change in Europe we are serious. So we want that each economic sector should contribute to fight climate change. The decision was taken in 2008 that aviation sector should also share this,

deccanherald 04-OCT-11

[said:]: We tend to take soil for granted. But s oil is a non-renewable resource so could actually run out or become impoverished if we do not take proper care of it. We are all affected by land degradation, directly or indirectly, but have little idea of the actual costs, so this is a very welcome initiative Land degradation is a growing problem around the world. The proportion of land subject to desertification and land degradation is increasing year by year. There are a number of pressures driving this trend, inc

europa 21-SEP-11

[-said]: We can simply not continue like that,

euractiv 21-SEP-11

[said:]: Green growth is the only sustainable future - for Europe and the world. Industry and environment need to work hand in hand - in the long term our interests are the same.

nieuwsbank 20-SEP-11

[said:]: Green growth is the only sustainable future � for Europe and the world. Industry and environment need to work hand in hand � in the long term our interests are the same.

focus 20-SEP-11

[said:]: Green growth is the only sustainable future – for Europe and the world. Industry and environment need to work hand in hand – in the long term our interests are the same. Better resource use in an environment under strain Rising demand around the globe is increasing pressure on the environment, and creating greater competition for resources. Key natural resources such as raw materials, metals, energy, biodiversity and water have been used to fuel economic growth as though supplies were inexhaustible. Thi

dg 20-SEP-11

[said:]: We must look at how we are developing, as the population, water consumption and fish catch are growing at an alarming rate. It is impossible to continue in this way, we must live within the boundaries of our planet.

MaltaIndipendent 16-SEP-11

[said:]: For ten years now European Mobility Week has been supporting cities in building a better environment for citizens. It's been a tremendous success, and it's now become a global phenomenon. Mobility Week allows people to think about new and better ways to travel and contribute to making their cities more pleasant places to live in.

europa 15-SEP-11

[said:]: Sharing good ideas and practices is vital if we want our cities to change for the better. The European Green Capital Award is a powerful instrument to convince local authorities by real life examples that sustainable urban development is very much possible. The Train of Ideas and the Brussels exhibition are models of what can be done in two very different contexts. I encourage as many Europeans as possible to visit both exhibitions.

egovmonitor 07-SEP-11

[said:]: We have obtained good results – but not always as good as we hoped for. Better implementation of EU rules by Member States is needed to close the gap between the 6th EAP's legislative ambitions and its end-results. Our goal now is to move from remediation to prevention of environmental degradation. The final assessment of the Programme will prompt the launch of a wide public debate to define the orientations for EU environment policy over the next years.

egovmonitor 05-SEP-11

[comments:]: We have obtained good results – but not always as good as we hoped for. Better implementation of EU rules by Member States is needed to close the gap between the 6 th EAP's legislative ambitions and its end-results. Our goal now is to move from remediation to prevention of environmental degradation. The final assessment of the Programme will prompt the launch of a wide public debate to define the orientations for EU environment policy over the next years.

europa 31-AUG-11

[said:]: Today's decision will contribute to creating a safer environment for all. Some uses of creosote will continue, but these restrictions will ensure that safety is a priority in all contexts . Industry should now step up its efforts to find viable, less environmentally damaging alternatives. Creosote is an industrial preventative wood treatment which has been used for more than a hundred years, but concerns have grown about its toxicity. Creosote is a complex mixture of hundreds of distinct compounds, includi

europa 26-JUL-11

egovmonitor 26-JUL-11

[-said]: there is still major room for improvement particular with regard to the extent in which we can integrate even more environmentalism into it,

euractiv 22-JUL-11

theportugalnews 22-JUL-11

[said:]: The LIFE+ program maintains its financial support for high quality, innovative projects with a high level of added value for the EU. These new projects will not only make a significant contribution to nature conservation and to improving the environment, including the fight against climate change. They will help raising awareness across Europe of the key environmental challenges facing us, such as decoupling growth from resource use.

baltic 22-JUL-11

[said:]: Where there are alternatives available it is not acceptable to expose people or the planet to dangerous substances. We all come into daily contact with products and these new rules increase further the level of safety we can expect. They improve consumer safety, health and environmental protection, and they also improve the way the rules will work at national level.

europa 20-JUL-11

[said:]: The LIFE+ programme maintains its financial support for high quality, innovative projects with a high level of added value for the EU. These new projects will not only make a significant contribution to nature conservation and to improving the environment, including the fight against climate change. They will help raising awareness across Europe of the key environmental challenges facing us, such as decoupling growth from resource use.

europa 19-JUL-11

[said:]: Air pollution does not stop at borders. Land sources have been subject to the attentions of regulators for some time, and the time has now come for the maritime sector to deliver its fair share, all the more so as the impacts on air quality are felt far beyond coastal areas. This proposal is an important step forward in reducing air emissions from the fast-growing maritime transport sector. It will help resolve the persistent air quality problems that continue to affect millions of Europeans. It is part of

egovmonitor 15-JUL-11

[said:]: These eco-innovations are a great source of inspiration. They show a more environmentally-friendly, yet highly successful way of doing business in Europe. And I am delighted to be able to say that the funding available for 2011 is €38 million – an increase of three million from last year – but still far below the increasing level of demand. More follows Some 287 proposals were submitted in the 2010 call, a 42% increase compared to 2009. Around 66% of both participants and beneficiaries are from small

europa 30-JUN-11

nieuwsbank 30-JUN-11

focus 30-JUN-11

[said:]: Looking back at Europe's record in improving air quality, we have much to be proud of. But with 500 000 premature deaths associated with high air pollution from particulate matter, there is clearly much work still to be done. We need to start a discussion on the next generation of air quality objectives straight away.

focus 30-JUN-11

egovmonitor 30-JUN-11

[said:]: The INSPIRE standards will help us improve the environment. The more we have a common understanding in Europe of what we talk about, the better we can work together for the benefit of environment. I hope many people will tell us what they think about it.

nieuwsbank 29-JUN-11

[ said]: Recent events show that the Italian authorities have yet to find an adequate or definitive solution to the problem,

lagazzettadelmezzogiorno 28-JUN-11

[said:]: I am encouraged by the commitment that the new mayor of Naples is bringing towards resolving the problems of waste collection and the commission is keen to cooperate with the Italian authorities in any way helpful to reaching a positive outcome for the inhabitants of Naples.

eubusiness 28-JUN-11

[ noted]: could become areas for future economic growth and global markets,

euractiv 21-JUN-11

[said:]: The sustainable management of resources and natural capital is essential, for countries in all stages of development. � and It can be particular opportunity for developing countries as resources and natural capital are fundamentally linked to the efforts to eradicate poverty. To make this happen at a global level we have to start putting in place the right market and regulatory conditions globally. Rio+20 can mark the start of a world-wide transition towards a global green economy.

focus 20-JUN-11

[said:]: Many of these trends show that Europeans are more strongly engaged with the environment than ever before. And these are actions, and not just good intentions: 2 in 3 Europeans say they have separated waste for recycling in the last month, over half are trying to cut their energy consumption, 4 in 10 are trying to use fewer disposable goods, and greater numbers of Europeans are choosing more environmentally friendly forms of transport . The findings are also an important vindication of the European project.

europa 20-JUN-11

[said:]: Many of these trends show that Europeans are more strongly engaged with the environment than ever before. And these are actions, and not just good intentions: 2 in 3 Europeans say they have separated waste for recycling in the last month, over half are trying to cut their energy consumption, 4 in 10 are trying to use fewer disposable goods, and greater numbers of Europeans are choosing more environmentally friendly forms of transport. The findings are also an important vindication of the European project. T

focus 20-JUN-11

[said:]: The sustainable management of resources and natural capital is essential, for countries in all stages of development. – and It can be particular opportunity for developing countries as resources and natural capital are fundamentally linked to the efforts to eradicate poverty. To make this happen at a global level we have to start putting in place the right market and regulatory conditions globally. Rio+20 can mark the start of a world-wide transition towards a global green economy.

dg 20-JUN-11

[said:]: I am glad to see that the quality of Europe's bathing waters remains high... clean water is a priceless resource, and we should not take it for granted.

cyprus 17-JUN-11

[said:]: I am glad to see that the quality of Europe's bathing waters remains high, although there is room for improvement. Clean water is a priceless resource, and we should not take it for granted. I would encourage member states to ensure we turn the slight decline we experienced last year into an upward trend

famagusta 17-JUN-11

[said:]: I am glad to see that the quality of Europe's bathing waters remains high, although there is room for improvement. Clean water is a priceless resource, and we should not take it for granted. I would encourage Member States to ensure we turn the slight decline we experienced last year into an upward trend Professor Jacqueline McGlade, Executive Director of the European Environment Agency, said:

europa 16-JUN-11

[said:]: I am glad to see that the quality of Europe's bathing waters remains high, although there is room for improvement. Clean water is a priceless resource, and we should not take it for granted. I would encourage Member States to ensure we turn the slight decline we experiencing last year into an upward trend.

earthtimes 16-JUN-11

timesofmalta 16-JUN-11

[said:]: These reports underline the urgent need for a switch to a resource-efficient economy. They clearly set out the enormous challenges ahead of us, but I am confident that we can rise to the challenge. The Commission is now finalising a

nieuwsbank 26-MAY-11

[-argued that]: Do not misunderstand resource efficiency. It is not just about making our resources go a little further… It is about making our resource-use sustainable, so that we can stay within the Earth's limits in the long term.

theparliament 24-MAY-11

[warned that:]: inefficiency has become the norm

theparliament 24-MAY-11

[said:]: Resource efficiency isn't just about constraints and scarcity � it's a vast array of opportunities for growth and jobs with less waste, a cleaner environment, and better, more sustainable choices for consumers. The scope of this year's Green Week is a clear demonstration of the reach of environment policy � it really is fundamental to the way we choose to live our lives.

focus 24-MAY-11

[said:]: Resource efficiency isn't just about constraints and scarcity - it's a vast array of opportunities for growth and jobs with less waste, a cleaner environment, and better, more sustainable choices for consumers. The scope of this year's Green Week is a clear demonstration of the reach of environment policy - it really is fundamental to the way we choose to live our lives.

nieuwsbank 24-MAY-11

[said:]: Resource efficiency isn't just about constraints and scarcity – it's a vast array of opportunities for growth and jobs with less waste, a cleaner environment, and better, more sustainable choices for consumers. The scope of this year's Green Week is a clear demonstration of the reach of environment policy – it really is fundamental to the way we choose to live our lives.

europa 24-MAY-11

[said:]: We rely on soils for some fundamental ecosystem services, and without them life on our planet would grind to a halt. We cannot afford to continue paving them over. This does not mean halting economic development or the upgrading of our infrastructures, but it does require a more sustainable approach.

nieuwsbank 23-MAY-11

[said:]: Fifty years ago, the single-use plastic bag was almost unheard of - now we use them for a few minutes and they pollute our environment for decades. But social attitudes are evolving and there is a widespread desire for change.

theportugalnews 20-MAY-11

[ said]: We want to replace and stop using dangerous chemicals and we want a major shift away from the use of dangerous chemicals over the next decade,

joongangdaily 20-MAY-11

[added:]: Social attitudes are evolving and there is a widespread desire for change.

express 20-MAY-11

[said:]: The ban on cadmium in jewellery will protect consumers, in particular children. It is equally good for the environment, as cadmium-free plastics will help to reduce pollution. The measure encourages the recycling of PVC waste, which represents significant progress in the efforts to save resources.

nieuwsbank 20-MAY-11

[-said]: It will ensure that Indonesia timber exports to the EU are in compliance with Indonesian legislation, thus providing an assurance to EU consumers that they are not purchasing products made from illegally harvested timber,

peopledaily 05-MAY-11

[said:]: We are part of biodiversity, but we also depend on it for our food, for fresh water and clean air, and for a stable climate. It's our natural capital that we are spending too fast – and we all know what happens when we borrow beyond our means. We should all be aware of the severity of this situation and our past failures to address the problem. The time has come to step up our efforts enormously. I am confident this new multi-sectoral approach will put us on track to halt biodiversity loss by 2020.

europa 03-MAY-11

[said:]: We are part of biodiversity, but we also depend on it for our food, for fresh water and clean air, and for a stable climate. It's our natural capital that we are spending too fast - and we all know what happens when we borrow beyond our means. We should all be aware of the severity of this situation and our past failures to address the problem. The time has come to step up our efforts enormously. I am confident this new multi-sectoral approach will put us on track to halt biodiversity loss by 2020.

nieuwsbank 03-MAY-11

[ said]: Biodiversity and ecosystem services must be protected, valued and adequately restored,

wwf 29-APR-11

[said:]: Congratulations are due to WWF on the splendid results of the last fifty years and for playing an excellent role in the preservation of the environment.

wwf 29-APR-11

[said:]: The Train of Ideas is a wonderful expression of European values. The European Green Capital Award is all about sharing. If we want our cities to change for the better then we cannot keep all the good ideas to ourselves. Hamburg has much to teach other cities. It has shown that economic growth and environmental protection are not conflicting issues. I encourage as many Europeans as possible to visit this exhibition when it pulls in to their cities.

nieuwsbank 15-APR-11

[ said]: We must consider and analyse the impact of all options, including a Europe-wide ban of plastics bags,

eubusiness 09-APR-11

[-said]: They are reporting to us on a monthly basis,

eubusiness 09-APR-11

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