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10.12.2014 – 16:43
EU climate strategy proven counterproductive: The EU has increased, not decreased its emissions
The academic dissertation of Eija-Riitta Korhola (MEP 1999-2014) was presented for public examination with the permission of the Faculty of Biological and Environmental Sciences of the University [...]
Lue kirjoitus15.11.2014 – 12:15
My Doctoral lektion
Mr Opponent, Mr Custos, Ladies and Gentlemen! In my dissertation I have taken a bold, daring step by trying to draw an over-all picture of climate change, and by doing that seek to explain why so [...]
Lue kirjoitus19.03.2009 – 00:00
A review of the Kozloduy agreement is welcomeConference theme: Strengthening Our EconomyFor A Europe of Responsibility And Stability
Finnish MEP, Eija-Riitta Korhola, said today that Bulgaria’s closed Units at Kozloduy could and should play an important environmental role as well as an Economic one. Commenting on the [...]
Lue kirjoitus08.07.2008 – 00:00
Emission Trading Scheme (ETS) – Summary of My Position
Emission Trading Scheme (ETS) – Summary of My Position, Eija-Riitta Korhola.The EU ETS is a complicated and controversial issue involving high risks and benefits to industry, citizens and [...]
Lue kirjoitus15.11.2007 – 00:00
EU calls for global climate front. Eija-Riitta Korhola MEP
Strasbourg , 15 November 2007EU calls for global climate front. Eija-Riitta Korhola MEP"The European Union has taken the leading role in the fight to slow down climate change. Now it is time [...]
Lue kirjoitus03.05.2006 – 00:00
A conciliation agreement on Århus
Parliament and Council reached yesterday (2 May) a conciliation agreement on a Regulation for the full application of the three pillars of the Aarhus Convention –access to information, public [...]
Lue kirjoitus18.10.2005 – 00:00
The climate is not equipped with ideological filters – Nuclear energy should not be overlooked in the battle against climate change
Eija-Riitta Korhola:The climate is not equipped with ideological filters – Nuclear energy should not be overlooked in the battle against climate change MEP Eija-Riitta Korhola, Member of [...]
Lue kirjoitus05.08.2005 – 05:28
Kyoto got a tough competitor, which could save the treaty, however
Kyoto got a tough competitor, which, however, could save the system. – The treaty between six countries can cause a crisis in EU climate policy ”The six-country climate agreement [...]
Lue kirjoitus13.07.2005 – 00:00
FEARS GROW OVER ‘TALIBANIZATION’ OF PAKISTANI PROVINCE
A proposed law in Pakistan’s North West Frontier Province (NWFP) has heightened fears that Pakistan could be moving towards a Taliban-style government in that region.The proposed Hasba Act would [...]
Lue kirjoitus16.02.2005 – 05:29
In its current form, the Kyoto Protocol will not advance climate targets in a sustainable way
The Kyoto Protocol, which entered into force today is not necessarily able to fulfil the set climate targets at all, says Eija-Riitta Korhola, a member of the Environment Committee of the [...]
Lue kirjoitus08.02.2005 – 00:00
Human Rights Go Together With Human Responsibility
‘Human Rights Go Together With Human Responsibility’ , says First Step ForumFebruary 7th, 2006‘Human rights need to be balanced by human responsibility’, according to the international group, [...]
Lue kirjoitus09.08.2004 – 00:00
More than 100 Chinese christians arrested and three others sentenced for exposing persecution
CHRISTIAN SOLIDARITY WORLDWIDEMore than 100 house church leaders were arrested in Tongxu County, Kaifeng City, Henan Province on August 6.The group was beginning a two week retreat when more than [...]
Lue kirjoitus02.03.2004 – 00:00
Open letter to Ms Wallström and Ms de Palacio
In her open letter to the Environment Commissioner Margot Wallström and the Transport and Energy Commissioner Loyola de Palacio, Ms Eija-Riitta Korhola MEP (EPP-ED, Finland) appeals for serious [...]
Lue kirjoitus07.11.2003 – 05:31
The Commission responded to MEP Korhola’s questions concerning emissions trading – Commissioner Wallström does not admit problems in emissions trading
The Commission has provided a joint answer to Eija-Riitta Korhola’s questions about possibly remaining problems in the emissions trading system. The answers given by Environment Commissioner [...]
Lue kirjoitus26.08.2003 – 00:00
Eija-Riitta Korhola not to stand as a candidate of the Christian Democrats in Euro election
After much deliberation I have decided not to stand again as a Christian Democrat candidate in the 2004 European elections. The decision has been difficult and hard, for I have worked [...]
Lue kirjoitus18.12.2002 – 00:00
Parliament endorses new legislation expanding citizens' rights to environmental information
(Strasbourg, 18 December 2002) Parliament voted today to approve the agreement hammered out by the Parliament-Council Conciliation Committee on a new directive that will give the public easier [...]
Lue kirjoitus11.12.2002 – 00:00
Parliament and Council agree on giving public more say in environmental planning
(Brussels, 11 December 2002) Parliament and Council have wrapped up an agreement on new legislation designed to give the public more say in planning permission decisions, environmental impact [...]
Lue kirjoitus19.11.2002 – 00:00
Public access to environmental information
Parliament adopted 47 amendments at second reading on 30 May 2002 and constituted its delegation on 2 July. After hard negotiations between the Conciliation Committee on 5 November and several [...]
Lue kirjoitus06.11.2002 – 00:00
New legislation agreed expanding citizens' rights to environmental information
The Parliament and Council delegations reached agreement on Wednesday afternoon on the final shape of new legislation that will give members of the public easier access to information on [...]
Lue kirjoitus21.10.2002 – 00:00
Taboos as Toteems – Excerpt from my book Olkapäämepin kantapääkausi
17. Taboos as Totems Observing politicians as I often do, I have recognised two basic breeds. The classic one ends up in politics for a particular reason: issues burn in their mind, be they [...]
Lue kirjoitus01.10.2002 – 00:00
Statement on Assyrians/Syriacs in Turkey and Iraq
It is of utmost importance that the European Union directs its attention to the alarming situation as regards violations of the political and religious freedom of Christian minorities in the [...]
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