10 Amendments of Ulrike MÜLLER related to 2018/2974(RSP)
Amendment 91 #
Paragraph 9
9. Notes however that those pathways rely to a large extent on carbon removal technologies, including through carbon capture and storage and direct air capture, that yet have to prove their feasibility in larger scales; considers that the EU net- zero strategy should not overly relyconsider possible risks onf such technologies, which should complement direct emissions reductions; believes that further action by 2030 is need for ecosystems, biodiversity and food security as indicated ifby the Union is to avoid relying on carbon removal technologies that would entail significant risks for ecosystems, biodiversity and food security as confirmed by the IPCC 1.5 reportIPCC 1.5 report, hence continuously evaluate their potential to complement direct emissions reductions and adapt actions accordingly;
Amendment 109 #
Paragraph 10
10. Welcomes that the Commission clearly expresses that net-zero emissions are possible without net job losses and that they put a lot of emphasis on the transition in the energy intensive industry; highlights that a just transition towards net-zero GHG emissions has the potential to create a net gain of more than 1 million additional jobs in the Union;
Amendment 138 #
Paragraph 12
12. Insists that carbon leakage must be and can be avoided by intelligent policy frameworksthe European Union must strive to avoid carbon leakage by intelligent policy frameworks; stresses, however, that these measures must be in accordance with WTO rules as well as the Union's objective to foster fair, open and rule-based international trade;
Amendment 194 #
Paragraph 18
18. Emphasises that emissions will have to be reduced close to zero insubstantially and that all sectors of the economy which should all contribute in the joint efforts to reduce emissions; stresses the importance, however, that the optimal allocation of emission reductions between sectors depends ofn the respective reduction costs and underlines that the EU ETS has proven successful in this regard; further stresses the importance of the polluter pays principle in this regard;
Amendment 222 #
Paragraph 19
19. Considers that technology developments and solutions, energy efficiency and sustainable renewable energy in the transport and power sectors will be key; underlines in this respect the importance of technology-specificneutral strategies, such as for hydrogen or methane;
Amendment 270 #
Paragraph 23
23. Reiterates its call on the Commission to explore as soon as possible policy options for rapidly addressing methane emissions as part of a Union strategic plan for methane, and to present legislative proposals to the European Parliament and the Council to that effect; insists that these proposals must take into account the differences in financial power of small family-owned and larger farms; underlines that agriculture will become one of the main remaining sources of EU GHG emissions in 2050 due in particular to methane and nitrous oxide emissions; stresses that sectoral contributions to emission reduction should be allocated most cost efficiently and recalls that the EU ETS has proven successful in this regard;
Amendment 310 #
Paragraph 25
25. Recognises the positive, but ultimately limited potential for afforestation in Europe; therefore, believes that afforestation initiatives must be complemented by concrete initiatives andshould offer incentives aiming to maximise the sequestration potential, while securing and enhancing the health of existing forest lands through restoration in order to reap benefits for both climate and biodiversity and to protect the health of forests, while respecting the owners' rights to an active management of forests;
Amendment 360 #
Paragraph 30
30. Highlights the significant impact of behavioural change in achieving GHG emissions reduction, including from the transport sector and particularly the aviation sector; calls on the Commission to explore as soon as possible policy options to encourage behavioural change;
Amendment 373 #
Paragraph 31
31. Highlights the cost efficiency ofat circular economy measures must be cost efficient in order to be competetive; believes that improved circular product design will help bring about a switch in industrial materials and a reduced but improved production;
Amendment 378 #
Paragraph 33