EU Parliament Makes a Move on Wolf Conservation and Automaker Relief from CO2 Fines
European lawmakers decide on wolf conservation status and carbon emissions regulations for automobiles - Lawmakers deciding on wolf conservation laws and carbon emission standards for vehicles
The EU nations are on the horizon of a law modification concerning faster wolf culls, with MEPs awaiting their nod. The wolf's "strictly protected" status may take a step back, but its conservation will remain a priority. Meanwhile, the relaxation of CO2 fleet limits could offer a reprieve for automakers from potential penalties.
Oh, and in case you're interested, here's some extra info about the wolf situation:
Wolves' Conservation Status
- Current Standing: As of now, wolves enjoy a "strictly protected" status according to EU regulations.
- Proposed Alteration: The proposed shift would downgrade their status to "protected," aligning with the Bern Convention. This change would allow for authorized culls under stringent guidelines, addressing escalating disputes between wolves and human activities, primarily involving livestock[1][2][4].
- Voting Schedule: The European Parliament has scheduled a vote for this change on Thursday. The EU Council of Ministers has already endorsed the modification without changes. As long as the Parliament backs it, the new regulations will require just formal approval from the Council to go into effect[1][3][4].
Regarding CO2 limits for cars, that's a different ball game. It's part of separate environmental regulations designed to curtail emissions in the automobile sector [1][3][5].
- The European Parliament is set to vote on a proposed change to the conservation status of wolves, moving them from "strictly protected" to "protected" under the Bern Convention.
- This shift would enable authorized culls under strict guidelines, addressing conflicts between wolves and human activities, particularly concerning livestock.
- Meanwhile, the potential relaxation of CO2 fleet limits could alleviate penalties for automakers, but it's a separate issue from the wolf conservation issue.
- The proposed change to wolf conservation is part of the EU's policy and legislation, while the CO2 limits for cars are part of a broader effort to curb emissions in the automobile sector.
- The altered wolf conservation regulation could mark a step back from the current "strictly protected" status, but wolf conservation will remain a priority.
- The proposed change to the CO2 fleet limits could offer relief for automakers, and it's expected that they will face less stringent fines for carbon emissions if the changes are approved.
