Brussels, June 30, 2011 – The next long-term budget for the European Union offers ways to fight climate change and to move Europe’s economies to a sustainable development path but still leaves the door open for harmful spending, according to Friends of the Earth Europe and CEE Bankwatch. The analysis comes after the proposal for …
Justice not done at climate talks – Weak Cancún package lacks substance
Cancún, Mexico / Brussels, Belgium – UN climate negotiations have ended after two weeks of negotiations in Cancún, Mexico with a weak adopted package that leaves the world further away from a just and strong agreement on tackling dangerous climate change. It is a package that has prevented collapse but has failed on the most …
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Commissioner Dalli admits EU food safety regime must change
Conference hears shocking evidence that key herbicide linked to deformities in unborn children Carrefour Group among major retailers vowing to maintain non-GMO policy Minister declares Brussels a GMO-free region Brussels, 16 September 2010 – Europe’s health and consumer affairs commissioner John Dalli endured a barrage of criticism from delegates at a GMO-Free Regions conference in …
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EU-Brazil biofuels deal: ‘land-grabbing charter’
Brussels/Maputo, Mozambique, July 14 – Friends of the Earth has strongly criticised an agreement expected to be announced today by EU and Brazilian leaders to expand biofuels in Mozambique. The agreement to promote biofuels in Africa to power European cars is described as “immoral and perverse” by the green group. Adrian Bebb, food and agriculture …
Europe to change rules on growing genetically modified crops
Brussels, 4 June 2010 – New proposals that would allow European countries to ban genetically modified (GM) crops are cautiously welcomed by Friends of the Earth Europe. However, to ensure GM-free food and farming, the proposals from the European Commission must be strengthened to prevent cross-contamination and ensure the biotech industry pays for any damage …
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Worst EU Lobbyists of 2010 Revealed – RWE, Goldman Sachs and ISDA
Brussels – RWE (npower), Goldman Sachs and derivatives lobby group ISDA have been given the dubious honour of being named the Worst EU Lobbyists of 2010. The results of the dual climate and finance categories of the Worst EU Lobbying Awards 2010 [1] were revealed today during a ceremony outside the ISDA office in Brussels. …
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