Environment

MEPs call for clampdown on imports of unsustainable palm oil and use in biofuel

“We want an open debate with all players so we can make palm oil production sustainable, without cutting down forests and in compliance with dignified human rights conditions”, said Kateřina Konečná (GUE/NGL, CZ) who drafted the resolution, which was...

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IUCN World Heritage report stresses urgency of protecting the Arctic from ships and oil as ice melts

The Arctic Ocean urgently needs protection as melting sea ice is opening up previously inaccessible areas to activities such as shipping, bottom trawl fishing and oil exploration, according to a scientific report launched by the International Union...

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We surge ahead: Tens of thousands take peaceful action against fossil fuels

With more than 170 peaceful protests, marches and festivals in over 60 countries around the world, the growing movement to Break Free from fossil fuels shows it is tireless, unified and unstoppable.

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Car emissions: MEPs urge EU Commission and member states to clean up their act

The fact that diesel cars’ nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions are much higher in real driving conditions than in laboratory tests was known to the EU member states and Commission over a decade ago. They should now act swiftly to improve tests and checks...

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