Internet of Things 4 Food, 21-23 March 2018 in Dublin
UCD, University College of Dublin is hosting a IoT4F conference in Dublin from 21-23 March 2018 The main aim is to bring together and network academia, industry, investors and regulators to develop the possibilities of the Internet of Food. There are specific opportunities for both academic and industry participation. Please find here more information about the event.
To pay or not to pay? The EU has to decide on payments to coal-fired plants
The EU has been aiming for a decarbonization of the environment and a green energy transition. However, the reality is that the EU is still dependant on non-renewable resources like coal. Renewable resources such as wind and solar power are highly dependent on weather and season conditions. Therefore, other sources are needed for energy security reasons […]
Update of the EU Emissions Trading System with Brexit
The European Union launched the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) in 2005 in order to decrease emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2) and other greenhouse gases at least cost. By establishing a price on carbon and giving an economic value to the tonnes of emissions saved, the EU Emission Trading Systems enhances companies to invest in […]
French law prohibits throwing away food in supermarkets
In 2015, France introduced a law banning supermarkets from throwing away unused food, with the aim of reducing food waste and increasing social awareness. Reducing food waste is important as it will contribute in reducing greenhouse emissions emerging from food production (methane emissions in landfills). As a result of its efforts, France has become one […]
National subsidies for UK farmers after Brexit
Michael Gove, Britain’s Secretary for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has announced that UK farmers will receive subsidies from the government of the same amount they’re currently receiving from the EU Common Agricultural Policy (€3.37 billion) for a number of years (probably 5 years) after Brexit, until a new environmental protection subsidies system is implemented. Regarding the payments […]
Rapporteur MEP Adam Gierek (S&D) resigns
The year 2018 will be essential to settle the European laws for energy and environment policies. Regarding the policies on renewable energy, energy efficiency and governance, the EP and the Council have already reached their positions. However, the Energy Efficiency Directive (EED) could take a longer time than expected in its development as its rapporteur, Adam Gierek […]
Establishment of common EU standards on the Waste Package
The 17th of December, an agreement was reached between the Council and the European Parliament, with MEP Simona Bonafè (S&D) as a negotiator, ensuring that the Waste Package proposed by the European Commission will be supported by the Member States (MS). The Waste Package, which contains four legislative proposals, belongs to the Circular economy package submitted by the European […]