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Herbicide tolerance and GM crops - why we should round up glyphosate

Herbicide tolerance and GM crops - why we should round up glyphosate

Publication | June 30, 2011 at 11:31

This report demonstrates the adverse human and animal health impacts of popular glyphosate pesticides and the need for a safety review.

The Truth behind the CAP

The Truth behind the CAP

Publication | June 22, 2011 at 14:56

Thirteen two-page factsheets on the need for CAP reform, endorsed by a wide coalition of organisations.

EU farming plan could spell disaster for environment, Greenpeace

EU farming plan could spell disaster for environment, Greenpeace

Press release | June 1, 2018 at 11:56

The European Commission proposal for the new common agricultural policy (CAP) fails the environment and the climate, according to Greenpeace.

Letter to EU presidents on animal farming

Letter to EU presidents on animal farming

Publication | March 27, 2018 at 17:48

Europe's farming system heavily favours industrial agriculture and intensive meat and dairy farming.

Out of Balance - industry links in the European Parliament AGRI committee

Out of Balance - industry links in the European Parliament AGRI committee

Publication | May 24, 2018 at 7:00

For 56 years, European farming has been guided by the European Union’s common agricultural policy (CAP) and the subsidies it distributes to European farmers. The CAP currently accounts for almost 40 percent of the EU’s total budget – €59 billion...

New €435bn EU farming package continues support for destructive practices

New €435bn EU farming package continues support for destructive practices

Press release | October 12, 2011 at 13:03

Brussels - A plan unveiled today by the European Commission for a once-in-a-generation reform of the European Union’s Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) will be unable to respond to the environmental challenges facing food production and could...

Greenpeace publishes pesticides industry ranking

Press release | June 16, 2008 at 0:00

Pesticides manufactured by German chemical multinational Bayer pose the biggest threat to human health and the environment, compared to other international producers, Greenpeace found in a report it published today. Syngenta (Switzerland),...

Environmental and health impacts of GMOs: the evidence

Publication | May 7, 2008 at 0:00

This fact sheet shows the environmental and health effects of GMOs.

GM crops: too many risks to ignore

Publication | September 30, 2008 at 0:00

The environmental risk assessment currently performed in the EU is inappropriate, as it is not capable of assessing the risks associated with GM plants (see Greenpeace environmental risk assessment reform briefing).

Text of draft Polish Law on Genetically Modified Organisms

Publication | August 28, 2007 at 0:00

Comments on Polish draft Law on Genetically Modified Organisms

Publication | August 28, 2007 at 0:00

Comments on the European Commission’s notification pursuant to Article 95, paragraph 5 of the EC Treaty, concerning the Polish draft Act on Genetically Modified Organisms.

New EU pesticides law falls short of real progress

Press release | January 13, 2009 at 0:00

Brussels/Strasbourg, International — The new pesticides law adopted today by the European Parliament in Strasbourg has left European citizens and the environment exposed to hundreds of harmful substances that can disrupt hormone levels in the...

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Time to End the Chemical War Against Superweeds

Time to End the Chemical War Against Superweeds

Blog entry by Lasse Bruun | June 30, 2011

An extensive survey on attitudes to the environment published by the European Commission last week shows that, across the board, Europeans feel they need more information on chemicals and farming. Have you ever thought about how...

The GMO Cookbook

The GMO Cookbook

Publication | April 28, 2010 at 0:00

Five really bad genetically modified recipies from the European Commission's master chefs Jose Manuel Barroso and John Dalli. Learn how to make Angry Farmer Antipasti, Corporate Control Tart, Food Insecurity Tacos and so much more.

Against the Grain: The Threat of Genetically Engineered Wheat

Publication | November 1, 2002 at 0:00

Genetic engineers are now tinkering with one of humanity’s most important sources of food — wheat. The introduction of genetically engineered (GE) wheat is currently on the horizon, although it has taken longer to develop and commercialize than...

The dirty portfolios of the pesticides industry

Publication | June 16, 2008 at 0:00

Product evaluation and ranking of leading agrochemical companies

Background note to Council vote on BASF potato

Publication | July 16, 2007 at 0:00

Chronology of the antibiotic resistant genes controversy - adds detail to press release of 13 July 2007

Scientific references of GE cookbook

Publication | April 28, 2010 at 0:00

The social and economic impacts of GMOs

Publication | May 7, 2008 at 0:00

Companies that develop and sell genetically engineered seeds say that everyone – from rich to poor; farmer, consumer or industrialist – benefits from their crops. A brief look beyond the hype and promotional brochures would tell a different...

EU animal feed imports and GMO policy

Publication | May 31, 2008 at 0:00

Following the European Commission’s orientation debate on GMOs which was held on May 7th, Commissioner Vassiliou (DG Health) has been asked to put forward technical proposals on “zero tolerance” and “asynchronous approvals” by the summer...

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