Activities of Bogdan Kazimierz MARCINKIEWICZ related to 2011/2095(INI)
Plenary speeches (2)
Competitive low-carbon economy in 2050 (debate)
Explanations of vote
Amendments (7)
Amendment 20 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Recalls that unilateral action is not sufficient for the purposes of reducing emissions and that the extensive involvement of non-EU countries is also necessary in the context of a global, legally-binding, post-2012 emissions reduction agreement;
Amendment 39 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Hopes that binding objectives will be established for each sector together with a realistic timetable, in order to inspire confidence among, and to encourage, private investors;
Amendment 48 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Recalls that the proposed scenarios for emissions reduction measures should take full account of the specific characteristics, potential and possibilities of individual Member States;
Amendment 78 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Underlines the importance of R&D for the development of low emissions technology, and requests that funds for energy research as part of the Horizon 2020 initiative be at least doubledmaintained at current financing levels;
Amendment 81 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Points out that the proposed emissions reduction targets for the energy and industrial sector rely to a large extent on CCS technology, which is still at the testing and pre-commercial stage; stresses the need for alternative scenarios to be considered given the serious doubts over whether it will be possible to use this technology on a large scale and the strong likelihood of it being a commercial failure;
Amendment 85 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 b (new)
Paragraph 7 b (new)
7b. Points out that recent decisions in certain Member States to restrict the use of nuclear energy will have a major impact on the EU’s energy mix in the future, and that this was not taken into account in the communication or in the accompanying impact assessment;
Amendment 87 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Underlines the important role of renewable energy, including innovative developments in this field, and the urgent need for better solutions as regards storing this energy and, increasing energy efficiency and ensuring efficient energy transmission;