1. Welcomes the flagship initiative on resource efficiency, which must include all of Europe’s resources including raw materials such as fuels, minerals and metals and also resources such as food, soil, water, air, and the natural environment; underlines that the policy should promote the sustainable use of resources and focus on investment in sustainable development of territories to secure smart, sustainable and inclusive growth in Europe which contributes to security of energy supply, more energy efficient transport whilst realising the potential of green jobs and competi ...[+++]tiveness of European undertakings and improving the quality of life for present and future generations and ensuring intergenerational solidarity;

40. Underlines that the transition towards a green economy requires a radical transformation of the energy sector in order to promote renewable energy and energy efficiency and also universal access to energy also for the poor and to foster electrification, especially in least developed countries; emphasises the need for renewable energy technology and (cross-sectoral) technology and know-how transfer, particularly to support small-scale and local renewable energy use, in order not to hinder their right to development;

40. Underlines that the transition towards a green economy requires a radical transformation of the energy sector in order to promote renewable energy and energy efficiency and also universal access to energy also for the poor and to foster electrification, especially in least developed countries; emphasises the need for renewable energy technology and (cross-sectoral) technology and know-how transfer, particularly to support small-scale and local renewable energy use, in order not to hinder their right to development;

‘support scheme’ means any instrument, scheme or mechanism applied by a Member State or a group of Member States, that promotes the use of energy from renewable sources by reducing the cost of that energy, increasing the price at which it can be sold, or increasing, by means of a renewable energy obligation or otherwise, the volume of such energy purchased. This includes, but is not restricted to, investment aid, tax exemptions or reductions, tax refunds, renewable energy obligation support schemes including those using green certific ...[+++]ates, and direct price support schemes including feed-in tariffs and premium payments;

High levels of dioxins on dried green forage have been reported, caused by a direct drying process whereby chemically treated (with paint, with pentachlorophenol) waste wood was used as a burning material.

Beyond this the Community can only play a role of encouraging and promoting effective planning and adequate policies at the local and regional levels. A forthcoming Green Paper on urban transport will address best practice and benchmarking with the aim of cleaner transport through rationalised use of cars and the promotion of public transport.