The new code of conduct for Members of the European Parliament is failing to prevent potential conflicts of interest in a number of specific cases, finds a new report released today. [1] The research conducted by Friends of the Earth Europe, Corporate Europe Observatory, LobbyControl and Spinwatch, details the cases of four individual MEPs who …
MEPs vote to limit biofuels but fall short of ending food for fuel
The European Parliament’s environment committee voted today on legislation to limit the quantities of ‘food based’ biofuels in renewable energy transport targets for Europe. MEPs voted with a 60% majority to: Introduce a limit on biofuels that compete with food for land and water – but at 5.5% of transport energy, representing an increase from …
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Biofuels force reduced food production – new analysis
Growing crops for biofuels would lead to less food being produced, forcing more people into hunger, finds a new analysis commissioned by Friends of the Earth Europe and released today. [1] The revelation comes as the environment committee of the European Parliament faces a crucial vote on biofuels on Thursday (July 11). The use of …
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Power to the people on day of co-operatives
On the eve of the United Nations International Day of Co-operatives (July 6) organisations are calling for an urgent transformation away from the current corporate-controlled energy system. Climate Alliance, Cooperatives Europe, Ecopower, Friends of the Earth Europe, and REScoop.eu are asking European Union decision makers to pave the way for a clean energy revolution led …
CAP reform: failure for environment and small farmers
The EU’s new agriculture policy is a disaster for the environment, small farmers and developing countries, according to Friends of the Earth Europe. The criticism comes at the end of lengthy negotiations over the rules and support for European farmers until 2020. European politicians side-lined the ‘greening’ of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP), according to …
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European investments assist land-grabs in Liberia
European banks, pension funds and private equity funds have given financial assistance worth more than €450 million to Malaysian palm oil giant Sime Darby, responsible for environmental degradation and violations of national regulations in Liberia, according to new research from Friends of the Earth Europe [1]. An independent impact assessment released today by Reading University …
