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Leak: European governments pave way for bee-killing pesticides
Retreat from safety standards that led to ban of three neonicotinoid pesticides Brussels, 23 January 2019 – Under pressure from pesticide producers and governments, the European Commission is planning to…
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EU summit: climate protesters force leaders to ‘change course’
Brussels, 13 December 2018 – Activists calling on European heads of government to “change course on climate” diverted official motorcades on their way to an EU summit meeting in Brussels…
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Democracy under attack – a call for action
Our democracies are under attack. The rise of hate, divisive, and socially and environmentally destructive political forces– including in many EU countries – are putting our democracies at risk. They…
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Statement from coalition to ban glyphosate
We, the organisers of the European Citizens’ Initiative to Ban glyphosate and protect people and the environment from toxic pesticides, call on the European Parliament, Council of Ministers and European…
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UN scientists raise stakes for EU long-term climate plan
New climate change report seen as final warning to keep global warming to 1.5°C ***Photo/video opportunity: 28 oil drum climate percussion protest by Brussels activists. Midday-2pm on 6 October, European…
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New EU rules on renewables could slash payback period for solar panels, report
Small-scale solar saves energy system billions in fuel, CO₂ and grid costs – but benefits go unaccounted Brussels – Households and small businesses could recoup investments in solar panels at…
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European Parliament says biodegradable plastics will not solve plastic pollution
Strasbourg – Biodegradable and compostable plastics do not prevent plastic pollution and should not be an excuse to keep consuming single-use plastics, the European Parliament recognised in a vote today.
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New techniques of genetic engineering
Why EU GMO law must be fully applied to the so-called ‘New Plant Breeding Techniques’ Biotechnology companies argue that genetically modified organisms (GMOs) that have been produced through a range…
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New techniques of genetic engineering
Why EU GMO law must be fully applied to the so-called ‘New Plant Breeding Techniques’ The European Commission is considering whether genetically modified organisms (GMOs) that have been produced through…
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Open letter on the independence and transparency of ECHA’s Risk Assessment Committee
20 health and environmental organisations wrote to the Executive Director of the European Chemicals Agency, Mr. Geert Dancet, to express concerns regarding conflicts of interest and transparency at the agency.…
