Brussels, 11 September 2008 – Members of the European Parliament voted today to scale back the EU’s ambitious plans to expand the use of biofuels as a transport fuel following widespread environmental and social concerns. Friends of the Earth Europe called it a “welcome step in the right direction.” The MEPs supported proposals that would …
New report reveals real price of agrofuels in Latin America
Brussels (Belgium) / Porto Alegre (Brazil) / Montevideo (Uruguay), 10 September 2008 – The rapid development of agrofuels in Latin America looks set to increase big business profits but it is not benefiting local people, according to a new report released today September 10 by Friends of the Earth International. [1] The report is published …
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Euro MPs urged to drop EU biofuels targets
Brussels, 10 September 2008 – As the European Parliament is preparing for a crucial vote on a new European law for renewable energy tomorrow, international environment organisations are calling on MEPs to vote against proposals to massively expand the use of biofuels. The groups argue that the widespread use of biofuels will do more harm …
MEPs stall in vote on car fuel efficiency
Brussels, 1 September 2008 – Members of the European Parliament this evening voted to delay proposals to force carmakers to reduce the fuel consumption of new cars, despite overwhelming public support for more fuel efficient vehicles. The Industry Committee of the European Parliament voting in Brussels bent to pressure from the car industry and opted …
Green product proposals fall short of potential
Brussels, 17 July 2008 – New laws proposed by the European Commission to create greener products need serious strengthening if they are to help tackle climate change and biodiversity loss, says Friends of the Earth Europe. The environmental organisation today welcomed the belated publication of the Sustainable Consumption and Production action plan [1], but is …
MEPs support reduced EU biofuel target
Brussels/Strasbourg, 7 July 2008 – Members of the European Parliament this evening voted for significantly reduced targets for promoting biofuels in the light of mounting evidence of their impacts on food prices, people and biodiversity, and their failure to combat climate change. The Environment Committee of the European Parliament voting in Strasbourg agreed to reduce …
