Brussels, 05/10/2011 (Agence Europe) - In an effort to tackle the environmental impact of non-conventional fossil fuels, the European Commission is proposing, as part of a framework directive on fuel quality, to reassess the greenhouse gas emissions impact of these kinds of fuels. Fuels that are particularly targeted include tar sands and shale oils, which are particularly controversial in Europe. MEPs from across the political horizon, including ecologists from NGOs, welcomed the courage...