They believe this would create a global level playing field as well as an incentive for both EU and non-EU industries to decarbonise in line with the Paris climate agreement

They have voiced ‘serious concerns’ over the safety of the Ostrovets nuclear plant, with Parliament criticising the ‘hasty commissioning’ of the facility

They are urging the EU to tackle pharmaceutical pollution by making products more biodegradable whilst not impairing their efficacy

It is an upgrade from the Commission’s emissions reduction proposal of ‘at least 50% towards 55%’ over the next decade

MEPs say the Trans-European Network-Energy regulation was set up in 2013 before the Paris climate deal was adopted and several developments have since significantly changed the landscape for energy policy

They have adopted four new laws on the EU electricity market under the Clean Energy for All Europeans package

The throwaway plastics to be banned from 2021 include straws, cutlery, plates, balloon sticks and cotton buds

The guide offers advice and examples on how they can boost their influence climate strategy

The European Commission can impose fines of up to €30,000 (£26,260) per vehicle if manufacturers break the rules

Member states will be required to develop national long term strategies to support cost-saving renovation of public and private buildings