Unleashing the power of community renewable energy
This booklet explains how new EU renewable energy legislation could be used to unleash a wave of fossil-free community-owned energy across Europe. Bringing examples from across Europe, it shows how…
Greenpeace European Unit
Greenpeace European Unit is part of the international Greenpeace network, active in over 55 countries worldwide and with more than three million supporters.
Greenpeace European Unit
Based in Brussels, we monitor and analyse the work of the EU institutions, expose deficient EU policies and laws, and challenge EU decision-makers to implement progressive solutions. We value our independence and do not accept donations from governments, the EU, businesses or political parties.
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Clean energy, affordable for everyone. A safe climate for the next generation. A food and farming system that works with nature, not against it. Air and water free from pollution.
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MEPs slowly turn tide against factory farms
Environment committee votes for more funding for ecological farming, cuts for intensive animal farms Strasbourg/Brussels – The European Parliament’s environment committee has voted to increase environmental and animal welfare protections under…
Feeding the Problem: the dangerous intensification of animal farming in Europe
Industrial production and excessive consumption of meat and dairy products have grave impacts on our climate, our environment and our health. Europe’s consumption habits and production levels have widely exceeded…
Over 71% of EU farmland dedicated to meat and dairy, new research
At least 71% of the EU’s farmland is used to feed livestock, according to new research published by Greenpeace. Around 63% of arable land is dedicated to feeding farm animals.
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