Friends of the Earth Europe and Greenpeace have today welcomed the news that EU Environment Commissioner Dimas is for the first time proposing to ban two types of genetically modified (GM) maize because of the risks they pose to the environment. The green groups urge the whole of the European Commission to put environmental safety …
Mandelson ignoring Mediterranean poverty warning
Brussels, 22 October – Friends of the Earth Europe hit out today at EU Trade Commissioner Peter Mandelson, for blazing ahead with a free trade area in the Mediterranean, even though the European Commission’s own research predicts that this will make people in Med countries poorer. Mandelson met with Trade Ministers from Euro Mediterranean countries …
Central America’s poor and environment will be hit by free trade with the EU
Brussels, October 22nd – Non-governmental organisations (NGOs) have today criticised the EU for its aggressive position in the bi-regional trade and political negotiations with Central America. Today, the first official round of negotiations between the European Union (EU) and Central American countries begins in San José, Costa Rica, with the view of establishing a comprehensive …
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MEPs retreat on aviation emissions plan
Brussels, 2 October 2007 – Hopes of curtailing the rapid growth of greenhouse gas emissions from the aviation sector have been hampered by the European Parliament’s environment committee, say environmental groups Transport & Environment, WWF, Friends of the Earth and Climate Action Network. In a key vote this afternoon, the committee said aviation should have …
Greenwash and EU lobby scandals exposed for public vote
Brussels, 15 October – Public voting for the “Worst EU Lobbying” Awards 2007 opened online today at www.worstlobby.eu Organised by Corporate Europe Observatory, Friends of the Earth Europe, LobbyControl and Spinwatch, the annual award for deceptive, manipulative and unethical lobbying this year includes a new special “Worst Greenwash” category for the company whose advertising is most …
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EU’s tyresome dumping disrespects environment
Brussels, October 15th – Green campaign groups have today condemned the EU for its position in the latest environmental WTO dispute – about Europe dumping its used and retreaded tyres on Brazil. Brazil tried to ban the import of used tyres because they act as breeding grounds for mosquitoes, but the EU complained to the …
