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Dorette CORBEY, Riitta MYLLER, Silvia-Adriana ȚICĂU, Justas Vincas PALECKIS, Åsa WESTLUND

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27

27. Considers that, if any future ~~low-carbon~~ energy policy ~~must also investigate the possible contribution of nuclear power to the energy mix of the future, focusing on~~aimed at reducing carbon dioxide includes nuclear energy, then it must focus not only on the possible reduction in carbon dioxide emissions but also on the investment required, the security of uranium supply, the operation of the plants, technological and international safety issues and also the unresolved question of the disposal of waste~~, in comparison to renewable energy sources~~;

2008/10/10
Committee: CLIM

Inés AYALA SENDER, María SORNOSA MARTÍNEZ, Evangelia TZAMPAZI, Dorette CORBEY, Riitta MYLLER, Justas Vincas PALECKIS

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 39a (new)

39a. Calls on Member States, together with relevant local authorities and professional associations, to put in place energy efficiency criteria, guidelines and regulations for new buildings and important renovation works, and stresses the fundamental role of the public authorities in encouraging the inclusion of energy efficiency requirements among the rules governing public procurement;

2008/10/10
Committee: CLIM

Justas Vincas PALECKIS, Dorette CORBEY, Riitta MYLLER, Åsa WESTLUND

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 39b (new)

39b. Notes that renovation and improvement of energy efficiency of tower block buildings, especially in those countries where such buildings make up the biggest part of the housing market, is the easiest way to save energy and reduce CO2 emissions; calls on the Commission to revise and increase the currently existing 2% structural funds limit applicable to grants for the renovation of tower blocks;

2008/10/10
Committee: CLIM

Dorette CORBEY, Riitta MYLLER, Justas Vincas PALECKIS, Åsa WESTLUND

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 53

53. Calls on the Member States and local authorities, by means of pricing measures and other incentives, to promote a modal shift from cars to local public transport and from road to ~~rail~~more environmentally friendly means of transport, and by substantial investments in the necessary infrastructure to massively expand and improve the overall service ~~and make it more attractive~~, making public transport more attractive; in the intermediate period, calls for improvements in the integration of private/individual transportation with public/collective transport systems;

2008/10/10
Committee: CLIM

Inés AYALA SENDER, María SORNOSA MARTÍNEZ, Riitta MYLLER, Justas Vincas PALECKIS

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 104

104. Recognises that the hierarchy of waste forms a leitmotiv in European waste policy; ~~points out, however, that from the point of view of combating climate change the rigid application of this hierarchy is not necessarily helpful~~invites the Commission to propose percentage reduction targets on reducing, reusing and recycling waste; demands that the targets be reviewed and tightened when necessary;

2008/10/10
Committee: CLIM

Justas Vincas PALECKIS, Riitta MYLLER

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 114 a (new) (after subheading 'Health')

114a. Stresses the importance of green zones in urban areas for the health of the general public, air quality, carbon capture, and to help to tackle climate change; calls on the Commission, the Member States and local authorities to preserve and enlarge the existing - and to develop new - green zones in urban areas;

2008/10/10
Committee: CLIM

Dorette CORBEY, Riitta MYLLER, Justas Vincas PALECKIS, Åsa WESTLUND

Motion for a resolution
Subheading after paragraph 146 (new)

Agenda for action to combat climate change 2009-2014

2008/10/10
Committee: CLIM

Dorette CORBEY, Riitta MYLLER, Justas Vincas PALECKIS, Åsa WESTLUND

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 146a (new) (after the new subheading)

146a. Calls for an agenda for action to combat climate change for the period 2009-2014 to be implemented as follows: At an EU level, the Commission and the Member States should: 1. lead discussions at a local and global level by taking action to combat climate change today, 2. develop, fund and introduce an EU- wide super grid which is accessible to all forms of electricity providers, 3. promote and fund efficient sustainable transport infrastructure which will reduce carbon emissions, and which should include hydrogen technology, and investment in high speed railways, 4. develop new communication strategies which will educate and provide citizens with incentives to reduce emissions in an affordable way, such as developing information on the carbon content of products and services, 5. develop legislative instruments to encourage all industrial sectors to become leaders in the fight against climate change, starting with a demand for transparency on carbon emissions, 6. establish stronger links between the Lisbon policy agenda, the social agenda and climate change policies; The European Parliament would welcome the promotion and exchange of best practice between local authorities on : 1. energy efficiency measures to combat energy poverty, with the objective of net- zero-energy performance targets in private, commercial and public buildings, 2. recycling and reusing of waste: for example, developing infrastructure for collection points, 3. the development of infrastructure for low emission passenger cars using renewable energies, as well as introducing incentives for the development of zero- emission vehicles used for public transport, 4. promote more sustainable mobility in cities and in rural areas, 5. implement adaptation activities;

2008/10/10
Committee: CLIM

Justas Vincas PALECKIS, Rebecca HARMS, Caroline LUCAS, Markus PIEPER

Motion for a resolution
Recital AG

~~AG. whereas low-energy houses are often aesthetically unattractive,~~deleted

2008/10/13
Committee: CLIM

9 Amendments of Justas Vincas PALECKIS related to 2008/2015(INI)

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