EU plans to scrap clean air and waste recycling laws

[3rdRock]

http://www.theguardian.com/environment/ ... cling-laws

Killing draft laws designed to prevent 58,000 premature deaths and increase recycling would be economic suicide, say MEPs

EU plans to tackle air pollution that causes tens of thousands of premature deaths and make countries recycle more of their rubbish are to be scrapped, according to leaked documents.

At risk are a clean air directive designed to reduce the health impacts from air pollution caused by vehicles, industry and power plants, and a waste directive that would set states the target of recycling 70% of waste by 2030.

In a bid to prevent leaks, the EU’s powerful vice-president Frans Timmermans presented paper versions of the work plan proposals to the bloc’s commissioners on Wednesday, which were then collected afterwards, but copies have been seen by the Guardian.

Never underestimate the power of stupid people in large groups.

[another_exlurker]

Looks to me like Timmermans is attempting to protect the old economy from the new economy.

Odds on bet, this type of regulation will result in appearances before the corporate court if TTIP succeeds.

[emordnilap]

Odds on bet, this type of regulation will result in appearances before the corporate court if TTIP succeeds.

Yes, a very poor - though guaranteed - return for a bet!

The TTiP may or may not succeed: we must push against it. They were scheduled to get an agreement through this year - they know in their hearts it's a shíte deal for little people and so wanted to seal it before opposition could be mobilised.

If TTiP goes through, there has to be a revolution, a rebellion. The EU commission has to go. If it doesn't go through, it'll be back in some even more insidious way.