March 9th, Brussels – As pivotal debate about Europe’s future energy policy took place at the EU Spring Council today, Friends of the Earth constructed a 12m-high bright blue and yellow flag right outside the meeting, demanding that governments stop climate change, cut energy waste and choose renewables. The flag followed the design of the …
No bright ideas at EU energy summit
European Heads of State met today in Brussels for a special energy summit. Priority subjects on the agenda were energy efficiency, security of imports and an integrated internal energy market. Friends of the Earth Europe is calling for a binding target to drive down Europe’s energy consumption. Without stronger action the environmental group is concerned …
Shell climate crimes exposed in new report
Brussels, Amsterdam, London, Washington, June 29, 2009 – Fresh evidence of oil giant Shell’s colossal contribution to global climate change and its continued investment in carbon intensive fossil fuels has been revealed today in a new report.[1] The report also reveals new internal documents that show Shell knew of the environmental dangers of gas flaring …
Robin Hood battles bankers in Brussels over tax on rich for poor
Brussels, March 25 – Friends of the Earth Europe and others staged a live struggle today as Robin Hood and his band of merry men (and women!) tried to wrest money from selfish bankers, to help finance aid for the climate and the poor. The stunt took place as European Heads of State gathered gathered …
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CAP cash starts rolling into New Europe – but with no environmental safeguards
Billions of euros of CAP subsidies will start flowing from Brussels to the new member states tomorrow (Sat. 16 October) without necessary environmental safeguards, a new Friends of the Earth Europe research warns. In a report published today [1], the environmental organisation warns that despite the Fischler reforms, agricultural developments after the accession are likely …
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Stern climate wake-up call for EU
Brussels, October 30th – European governments must take immediate action against climate change to avoid economic recession, warns the Stern Review – an independent report presented to the UK government today.[1] Friends of the Earth Europe is calling for EU Member States to toughen market mechanisms such as the Emissions Trading Scheme, cut energy waste, …
