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EU ‘Post-ISDS’ proposal more of same

The European Commission has today announced its plan for reform of the investor-state dispute settlement mechanism (ISDS), the investor rights part of trade deals including the ongoing TTIP negotiations between the European Union and the United States.  The main thrust of the proposal is a new Investment Court System which would replace the ISDS mechanism …

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Nigeria urged to tackle oil pollution in Niger Delta

On the occasion of the fourth year commemoration of the release of the United Nations Environmental Programme (UNEP) Assessment of Ogoniland, Environmental Rights Action / Friends of the Earth Nigeria and other groups have called on the administration of General Muhammadu Buhari to tackle the myriad environmental challenges besetting the Niger Delta. Environmental Rights Action, …

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European Parliament backs measures to close the loop on circular economy

The European Parliament today voted to back strong waste and recycling targets, and pushed for solutions to the fundamental problem of Europe’s resource overconsumption. The vote comes after the European Commission controversially shelved its flagship piece of waste and resource legislation – the circular economy package – last year. It has since promised to re-table …

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EU-US trade talks: European Parliament vote ignores citizen concerns

The European Parliament today expressed its support for the TTIP trade negotiations between the European Union and the United States.  The resolution adopted today [1] is the parliament’s unique opportunity to give its opinion on the ongoing trade talks. The result of the vote is a setback for citizens, the environment, and democracy, reacted Friends of …

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