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EP: MEPs Vote to Curb Airline Emissions by Including them in European Trading Scheme

added: 14-11-2007

In adopting a first-reading report, MEPs backed the Commission's plan to include the aviation sector in the EU emissions trading scheme (ETS). While the Commission had proposed capping ETS allowances for CO2 emissions at 100 percent of aircraft operators' average annual emissions during 2004-2006, the EP went even further, reducing the number of ETS-authorised emissions for aviation to 90 percent. The House also voted to exclude all military flights from the scope of the directive.

Telecoms: The 'Pros and Cons' of the New Commission Proposals

added: 14-11-2007

The European Commission presented its 3rd telecom package reviewing 5 telecom directives, the decision on the radio spectrum and the recommendation defining markets subject to ex-ante monitoring from the national telecom regulators.

Rapidly Rising Prices and Demand for Oil will Fuel the Drive Toward Better Vehicle Fuel Efficiency and Alternative Fuels

added: 14-11-2007

Skyrocketing oil prices spurred by rapidly rising energy demand in developing countries are pushing automakers to step up advances in fuel efficiency, according to an analysis by automotive market forecasting firm CSM Worldwide.

Over 40 Million U.S. Consumers Will Use Mobile Banking by 2012

added: 14-11-2007

BAI Retail Delivery Conference - Long stalled by lack of adoption and a range of technical issues, new research from TowerGroup finds that mobile banking is finally coming into its own. Banking over the mobile channel, especially when considered in the context of an evolution toward mobile payments, is now fast becoming a market mandate - and is no less important than the dawn of Internet banking in the late 1990s.

OPEC Pumps 31.11 mb/d in October, up 350,000 b/d

added: 14-11-2007

The 12 members of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) pumped an average 31.11 million barrels per day (b/d) of crude oil in October, or a 350,000 b/d increase from September, largely on higher volumes from Saudi Arabia and Iraq, a Platts survey showed November 13.

The Leading Index for France Increased 0.2 Percent in September 2007

added: 14-11-2007

The Conference Board reports that the leading index for France increased 0.2 percent and the coincident index remained unchanged in September.

Thanksgiving is Entrenched More Than Ever in America's Economy

added: 14-11-2007

Thanksgiving has come a long way since 1621 when the Plymouth colonists and the Wampanoag Indians first shared an autumn harvest feast. While cooking methods and table etiquette have changed as the holiday has evolved over the years, the traditional Thanksgiving meal is still consumed today with the same spirit of thanks, celebration, and a bit of overindulgence.

Monster Employment Index Shows Slight Drop in UK Online Recruitment in October

added: 14-11-2007

Online hiring activity dropped in the UK in October 2007 for the second consecutive month as the Monster Employment Index declined by two points. The Index dropped to a level of 160 points, due mainly to a significant decline in online demand in the sales sector. There were also notable decreases in opportunities for craft and related workers; and legislators, senior officials and managers.

One-Third of Americans ‘Concerned’ That Subprime Mortgage Crisis May Affect Ability to Obtain Car Loans, Other Credit

added: 14-11-2007

As woes in the subprime mortgage market persist, a new survey indicates that Americans shopping for car loans and other forms of credit are beginning to get nervous.

Industrial Production Down by 0.7% in Euro Area in September 2007

added: 13-11-2007

In September 2007 compared with August 2007, seasonally adjusted industrial production fell by 0.7% in the euro area (EA13) and by 0.5% in the EU27. In August production grew by 1.2% in the euro area and by 0.9% in the EU27. In September 2007 compared with September 2006, industrial production rose by 3.5% in the euro area and by 3.1% in the EU27.

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