Brussels, 23 January – In the run-up to the 6th round of negotiations between the EU and Central America which will take place in Brussels next week, European civil society networks Oxfam International, Aprodev, Friends of the Earth Europe, CIFCA, FIDH, Fian International, CIDSE, and Grupo Sur, yesterday reiterated a number of concerns about the …
European Commission pushes for new GM crops in Europe
Brussels, 21 January 2009 – The European Commission has today issued proposals for two new varieties of genetically modified (GM) maize to be grown in Europe despite outstanding safety concerns. In a proposal sent to EU member states, the Commission also says it wants to force Greece, Hungary and France to drop their national bans …
European Commission pushes for new GM crops in EuropeRead more
NEW REPORT: GM crop cultivation nosedives across Europe
Brussels, Montevideo, Benin City, February 22, 2011 – On the day of the release of annual industry-sponsored figures, a new report from Friends of the Earth International reveals that the cultivation of genetically modified (GM) crops across Europe continues to decline – with an increasing number of national bans, and decreasing numbers of hectares dedicated …
NEW REPORT: GM crop cultivation nosedives across EuropeRead more
Lufthansa’s bio-fuelled fantasy finally grounded
Berlin/Amsterdam/Brussels, January 12, 2012 – Lufthansa’s final flight of a controversial six-month trial of bio-fuelled flights will land today, bringing an end to a convenient smokescreen for aviation expansion, and a diversion from the real need to cut air travel in order to tackle climate change, according to Friends of the Earth Europe [1]. German …
NEW REPORT: European banks fuelling food price volatility and hunger
Brussels, January 12, 2012 – European banks, pension funds and insurance companies are increasing global hunger and poverty by speculating on food prices and financing land grabs in poorer countries, according to a new report released today (January 12) by Friends of the Earth Europe [1]. The report analyses the activities of 29 European banks, …
NEW REPORT: European banks fuelling food price volatility and hungerRead more
EU warned: biofuels will drive biodiversity loss
Brussels, November 17, 2011 – Increasing the use of biofuels in Europe will have devastating impacts on wildlife a new scientific assessment has shown. [1] The report by the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre (JRC) estimates that 85 percent of biodiversity will be damaged across 17,000 square kilometres of natural habitats that risks being converted …
