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New GMOs: danger ahead
The use of so-called gene (or genome) editing techniques like CRISPR-Cas could not only exacerbate the negative effects of industrial farming on nature, animals and people, but it could turn both nature and ourselves (through the food we eat) into a gigantic genetic engineering experiment.
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Putting Europe back on track
Underinvestment in Europe’s existing railway infrastructure is already one of the greatest constraints for the rail sector. Misdirecting Covid recovery funding could make this problem insurmountable. Governments and public authorities must prioritise investment in the railways, boost international cooperation and ensure everyone has access. The European Year of Rail must be a turning point and…
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Ending SLAPPs: strategic lawsuits against public participation
Together with over a 100 NGOs, we have published a policy paper on how the EU should end gag lawsuits, also known as SLAPPs.
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Erosion of civil society space across the EU
Over the last years, fundamental rights and the rule of law have increasingly come under pressure in the European Union (EU). This has also impacted civil society organisations, which fulfil…
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Scrap the CAP: a fresh start for Europe’s food system
We already knew the global food system was broken. Controlled by corporate powers, it drives destruction of natural ecosystems and contributes massively to climate breakdown.
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How to Join the Light and Shadow Climate Strike
Hundreds of organisations, including Greenpeace are working with Working with Fridays for Future, 2020 Rebelión por el Clima and Alianza por el Clima call to organise a global climate action…
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Five demands for a just transition towards aviation de-growth and clean transport solutions
Returning to 'normal' cannot be an option - aviation de-growth is necessary to restrict global heating to 1,5°C and limit climate breakdown. This crisis must be the starting point for a just and green transition in the transport sector.
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Save small farmers and stop public money for factory farming to avoid pandemics
The EU and European national governments must save small farmers but block any support for industrial animal farming in rescue packages or other public subsidies, to lower the risk
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Food for a healthier life and planet
Greenpeace priorities for the European Commission’s ‘Farm to Fork’ strategy
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10 years to save the ocean
Today, 102 environmental organisations are launching the “Blue Manifesto” – a rescue plan that lays out concrete actions to turn the tide on Earth’s ever-degraded and polluted oceans and coastlines. …