Brussels, 8 September 2010 – Commenting on a new World Bank report published today in which the Bank backs the practice of nations selling vast agricultural lands to foreign investors [1], Mariann Bassey, African food and agriculture coordinator for Environmental Rights Action/Friends of the Earth Nigeria said: “Rural communities and the environment in poor countries …
NEW REPORT: Half a million new jobs could be created in Europe by recycling more
Brussels, September 14 – At least 500,000 new jobs would be created in Europe if countries recycled 70% of their waste finds a new study, ‘More Jobs, Less Waste’, launched by Friends of the Earth today. [1] This is the recycling rate already achieved by Flanders in Belgium. President of the European Commission José Manuel …
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Launch of ‘responsible soy’ label faces global opposition
BRUSSELS, 8 June 2010 – A proposed new label for ‘responsible’ soy will not stop deforestation, 235 civil society groups from across the globe warned in a letter today, ahead of a conference set to finalise the labeling scheme in Sao Paulo, Brazil. [1] The 235 groups, including Friends of the Earth International and Corporate …
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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 …
NEW REPORT: Europe’s water use putting world under pressure
Brussels, November 3, 2011 – Europe’s material consumption is threatening the world’s water supply, according to new research launched today by Friends of the Earth Europe and the Sustainable Europe Research Institute. [1] The findings come with a warning that Europe is neglecting the catastrophic consequences that water stress and scarcity will have in Europe …
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Europe’s factory farms devastating communities and environment, reveals new film
Brussels, October 16 – A new film launched on World Food Day reveals a hidden chain of destruction stretching from factory farms in Europe to the forests of South America where huge soy plantations are devastating communities, destroying wildlife and worsening the effects of climate change. The ground breaking film – Killing Fields, the battle …
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