United Kingdom: The environmental section of the UK Government’s “Red Tape Challenge” initiative, led by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA), has caused much criticism for threatening the country’s environmental acquis. According to environmental groups, such as WWF UK, DEFRA’s declared aim to “free up business and society from the burden of excessive regulation” is welcome. However, under the pressure of...

 European Policy Centre (January 2012) | Green revolution: making eco-efficiency a driver for growth.  Excerpt from the executive summary: “The economic crisis poses tremendous challenges for Europe and it is well-acknowledged that in order to exit the crisis, Europe must find ways to renew itself....

Article by Paul Ames at the “global post” |Should the EU give up on green energy?...