The aim of the legislative proposal for a Union certification framework for carbon removals initiative is to ensure high-quality EU certified carbon removals, through a transparent and credible governance framework. In doing so, this would open up the possibility for further investments towards carbon removal activities and increased deployment.

EPRS podcast policy - A Union certification framework for carbon removals

<p>The European Parliament has been pushing for the implemention of its 2030 goals to be in line with the targets set by the Paris Agreement. MEPs managed to push through a higher target for reducing EU fleet-wide emissions for new cars by 2030 (40% compared to the EU Commission’s 30%; year of reference 2021). There is an intermediate target of 20% by 2025. Similar targets are set for new vans as well.</p>

<p>On 17 December 2015 the EP decided to set up the Committee of inquiry into Emission Measurements in the Automotive Sector (EMIS) to investigate in detail alleged breaches and maladministration in relation to emission measurements in the automotive sector. On 4 April 2019, the EMIS final report was discussed and legislation voted and approved during the plenary session in Strasbourg.</p>

#EUelections2019 - Car emissions

EP Plenary session - Nikolaj Villumsen (EMPL A9-0263/2023) - Limit values for lead and its inorganic compounds and diisocyanates

EP Plenary session - Union certification framework for carbon removals

EP Plenary session - Ambiant air quality and cleaner air for Europe

Low emission zone signals for vehicles entering the city. Reduction of CO2 gas emissions

Plenary session- A Europe that protects: Clean air for all

Employees walk into the Staudinger black coal power plant in Grosskrotzenburg, near Francfurt, Germany.

Exhaust pipe, Air pollution, Fine particul pollution, Gas fumes

Work for a sustainable future for the environment: disassociate economic growth from the increased use of resources to deal with increases in noise and pollution

Javi LÓPEZ (S&D, ES), Rapporteur on speaks to the press on ambient air quality and cleaner air for Europe. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

Press conference by Javi LÓPEZ (S&D, ES), Rapporteur on Ambient air quality and cleaner air for Europe

EP Plenary session - Voting session (part 2) incl. European Health data space and violence against women

The draft text, adopted by the Environment Committee in June 2023, sets stricter 2030 limits and target values for several pollutants relative to the original Commission proposal to ensure that air quality in the EU is not harmful to human health, natural ecosystems and biodiversity. MEPs also want to increase the number of air quality sampling points and harmonise currently-fragmented and unintuitive air quality indices to provide better information to citizens about local air pollution. MEPs debate and vote on Wednesday on new rules to improve EU air quality for a cleaner and healthier environment. Extracts from the debate (12/09); extracts from the vote (13/09); and statement by Javi López (S&D, ES), Rapporteur.

Ambient air quality and cleaner air for Europe: extracts from the debate (12/09); extracts from the vote (13/09); and statement by Javi López (S&D, ES), Rapporteur

MEPs debate on new rules to improve EU air quality for a cleaner and healthier environment. In October 2022, the Commission proposed a revision of the EU air quality rules with more ambitious targets for 2030 to achieve the zero pollution objective by 2050 in line with the EU’s Zero Pollution Action Plan. The draft text, adopted by the Environment Committee in June 2023, sets stricter 2030 limits and target values for several pollutants relative to the original Commission proposal to ensure that air quality in the EU is not harmful to human health, natural ecosystems and biodiversity.

Ambient air quality and cleaner air for Europe: MEPs debate (part 2)

MEPs debate on Tuesday and vote on Wednesday on new rules to improve EU air quality for a cleaner and healthier environment. In October 2022, the Commission proposed a revision of the EU air quality rules with more ambitious targets for 2030 to achieve the zero pollution objective by 2050 in line with the EU’s Zero Pollution Action Plan. The draft text, adopted by the Environment Committee in June 2023, sets stricter 2030 limits and target values for several pollutants relative to the original Commission proposal to ensure that air quality in the EU is not harmful to human health, natural ecosystems and biodiversity. Closing statements by Virginijus SINKEVIČIUS, European Commissioner for Environment, Oceans and Fisheries and by Javi LOPEZ (S&D, ES), Rapporteur.

Ambient air quality and cleaner air for Europe: closing statements by Virginijus SINKEVIČIUS, European Commissioner for Environment, Oceans and Fisheries and by Javi LOPEZ (S&D, ES), Rapporteur

Ambient air quality and cleaner air for Europe: MEPs debate (part 1)

MEPs debate on Tuesday and vote on Wednesday on new rules to improve EU air quality for a cleaner and healthier environment. In October 2022, the Commission proposed a revision of the EU air quality rules with more ambitious targets for 2030 to achieve the zero pollution objective by 2050 in line with the EU’s Zero Pollution Action Plan. The draft text, adopted by the Environment Committee in June 2023, sets stricter 2030 limits and target values for several pollutants relative to the original Commission proposal to ensure that air quality in the EU is not harmful to human health, natural ecosystems and biodiversity. Opening statements by Virginijus SINKEVIČIUS, European Commissioner for Environment, Oceans and Fisheries and by Javi LOPEZ (S&D, ES), Rapporteur. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

Ambient air quality and cleaner air for Europe: opening statements by Virginijus SINKEVIČIUS, European Commissioner for Environment, Oceans and Fisheries and by Javi López (S&D, ES), Rapporteur

Air pollution is a serious issue with tangible negative effects on health, the environment, economies and societies. The EU has developed a policy on air quality to help Member States reduce air polluting emissions. Although emissions have been falling for the past two decades, exceedances for certain harmful pollutants are still widespread and persistent. The Commission proposed a revision of the EU Ambient Air Quality Directives as part of a 'zero pollution' package. Restrictions: ©The material may not be edited and must be shown entirely.

EPRS - New rules for better air quality

During the plenary session (24-25 March 2021) in the European Parliament in Brussels, MEPs debate on the implementation of the Ambient Air Quality Directives.

Implementation of the Ambient Air Quality Directives: MEPs debate (continuation of the debate)

During the plenary session (24-25 March 2021) in the European Parliament in Brussels, MEPs debate on the implementation of the Ambient Air Quality Directives: closing statement by Virginijus SINKEVIČIUS, European Commissioner for Environment, Oceans and Fisheries.

Implementation of the Ambient Air Quality Directives: closing statement by Virginijus SINKEVIČIUS, European Commissioner for Environment

Implementation of the Ambient Air Quality Directives: MEPs debate

During the plenary session (24-25 March 2021) in the European Parliament in Brussels, MEPs debate on the implementation of the Ambient Air Quality Directives: opening statements by Javi LÓPEZ (S&D, ES), rapporteur and by Virginijus SINKEVIČIUS, European Commissioner for Environment, Oceans and Fisheries.

Implementation of the Ambient Air Quality Directives: opening statements by Javi LÓPEZ (S&D, ES), rapporteur and by Virginijus SINKEVIČIUS, European Commissioner for Environment

During the plenary session (15-18/07) of the European Parliament in Strasbourg, MEPs debate on clean air zone in EU cities. Statements by Tytti TUPPURAINEN, Finnish Minister for European Affairs, Christos STYLIANIDES, Member of the EC in charge of Humanitarian Aid and Crisis Management, Peter LIESE (EPP, DE), Christel SCHALDEMOSE (S&D, DK), Caroline VOADEN (RE, UK) and Karima DELLI (Greens/EFA, FR).

Clean air zone in EU cities: extracts from the debate

Live Replay of the votes on 13/03 during the plenary session in Strasbourg (11-14 March 2019): A Europe that protects; Clean air for all - motions for resolutions, Follow up taken by the EEAS two years after the EP Report on EU strategic communication to counteract propaganda against it by third parties - report Anna Elżbieta FOTYGA (ECR, PL), Association Agreement between the EU and Monaco, Andorra and San Marino - report Juan Fernando LÓPEZ AGUILAR (S&D, ES)

Votes (12:50 - 13:08)

Cars, road and city traffic in the centre of Paris and ring road.

Infoclip: Road and city traffic in Paris

During the EP plenary session (21-24/11) in Strasbourg MEPs debate and vote on the report by Julie GIRLING (ECR, UK) on emissions of certain atmospheric pollutants.&nbsp;Opening by Martin SCHULZ, EP President: Announcement of the results: 704 voted, 499 for, 177 against, 28 abstentions. The resolution is adopted.

Emissions of certain atmospheric pollutants: extracts from the vote on the report by Julie GIRLING (ECR, UK)

Debate on emissions of certain atmospheric pollutants, during the EP plenary session (21-24/11) in Strasbourg. Statements Julie GIRLING (ECR, UK), Rapporteur, Miguel ARIAS CANETE, Member of the EC in charge of Climate Action and Energy, Adam GIEREK (S&amp;D, PL), Jan HUITEMA (ALDE, NL), Seb DANCE (S&amp;D, UK), Bas EICKHOUT (Greens/EFA, NL), Giovanni LA VIA (EPP, IT).

Emissions of certain atmospheric pollutants: extracts from the debate

This infoclip illustrates respiratory and health performance tests in a Brussels hospital. Two patients are being tested to determine their respiratory health.

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