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Energy crisis action plan to RePower EU offers a ‘static jolt’ rather than a complete overhaul of the current system. The European Commission published its action plan on tackling the energy crisis and ensuring affordable, secure and sustainable energy for all. The proposals were delayed to allow new measures to be included in response to …
Energy crisis plan lacks tangible action for just energy transitionRead more
Climate impacts are occurring faster, and will become more severe even sooner than previously predicted, according to the latest and most comprehensive report from the UN’s International Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) [1]. The officially-appointed body of scientists from around the globe, today released its latest assessment, laying out in stark detail the devastating impacts …
Latest climate science predicts even more severe impactsRead more
The proposed EU law to stop corporate abuse fails to guarantee justice or make companies liable for their climate impacts After long delays, the European Commission has finally unveiled its proposal for an EU law on mandatory human rights and environmental due diligence for companies. The law is a milestone, but fails to ensure liability for …
Due diligence law leaves affected people in the lurchRead more
What to expect from the European Commission’s sustainable corporate due diligence proposal On 23 February, the European Commission will finally unveil its Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence proposal. The legislation aims to set out obligations for companies (based in or operating within the EU) to address human rights and environmental risks in their global value chains. The law …
As the tenth round of negotiations on modernising the Energy Charter Treaty (ECT) gets underway this week (18-21 January), a new example of how this secretive corporate court system is undermining climate and environmental policies of EU member states has been brought to light.
Energy Charter Treaty claim pushes Slovenia to weaken fracking rulesRead more
New briefing reveals why big biotech’ lobbying tactics on new GMOs threatens biodiversity, farmers’ autonomy and consumers’ choice
