Air Quality, Climate Change and Protection of the Ozone Layer: European Commission pursues legal action against six Member States (01/27/2003): The European Commission has taken legal action to improve air quality in Europe, address climate change and protect the ozone layer by pursuing infringement proceedings against Greece, Ireland, Austria, Belgium, Finland and Germany.
New Developments on EU Greenhouse Gas Emission Allowanace Trading (01/22/2003): On 9 December 2002 EU Environment Ministers reached political agreement, a “common position”, on the greenhouse gas emissions trading system.
Eu Commission Pursues Legal Action Against Ireland For Failing To Comply With The Groundwater Directive (01/22/2003): The EU Commission has decided to send Ireland a Reasoned Opinion for failure to comply with the Groundwater Directive following investigation of complaints about failures to properly investigate and authorise discharges to groundwater.
Changes to Social and Affordable Housing Provisions Announced (01/03/2003): On 5 December 2002, the Minister for the Environment, Martin Cullen TD, announced significant changes to the social and affordable housing provisions contained in the Planning and Development Act, 2000.

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