Brussels, 10 September 2008 – As the European Parliament is preparing for a crucial vote on a new European law for renewable energy tomorrow, international environment organisations are calling on MEPs to vote against proposals to massively expand the use of biofuels. The groups argue that the widespread use of biofuels will do more harm …
MEPs stall in vote on car fuel efficiency
Brussels, 1 September 2008 – Members of the European Parliament this evening voted to delay proposals to force carmakers to reduce the fuel consumption of new cars, despite overwhelming public support for more fuel efficient vehicles. The Industry Committee of the European Parliament voting in Brussels bent to pressure from the car industry and opted …
Consumers left at risk as EFSA ignores scientific consensus on Bisphenol A
Brussels, 24 July 2008 – The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) yesterday issued its revised opinion on Bisphenol A and confirmed a five-fold increase in the authorised daily intake of this chemical [1], a move condemned by Friends of the Earth Europe. The environment group says EFSA’s decision, which equally applies to pregnant women and …
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WTO Mini-Ministerial in Geneva: Why the EU’s trade agenda is doomed to fail
Brussels, 18 July 2008 – Today, European civil society organisations and social movement members of the Seattle to Brussels Network have expressed deep concern about the EU’s position in the run-up to the upcoming WTO Mini-Ministerial meeting in Geneva. Ministers from dozens of countries, including the US, EU, Brazil, India, Indonesia, Philippines, South Africa, Kenya …
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Green product proposals fall short of potential
Brussels, 17 July 2008 – New laws proposed by the European Commission to create greener products need serious strengthening if they are to help tackle climate change and biodiversity loss, says Friends of the Earth Europe. The environmental organisation today welcomed the belated publication of the Sustainable Consumption and Production action plan [1], but is …
New report: Regulators shirking responsibility on Bisphenol A
Brussels, 10 July 2008 – Regulators remain oblivious to the harmful effects of a chemical called Bisphenol A (BPA) widespread in plastic consumer products and need to act urgently to protect consumers, says Friends of the Earth Europe in a report out today. ‘Blissfully unaware of Bisphenol A: Reasons why regulators should live up to …
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