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Sowing Doubt: How Big Ag is Delaying Sustainable Farming in Europe

DeSmogBlog

Veteran sustainable food and farming experts welcomed the strategy as one that just might have a genuine shot at transforming the agriculture sector and result in better public health, contribute to ending the vertiginous decline of biodiversity, and lower greenhouse gas pollution.

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Scientists Condemn ‘Misinformation’ Used to Attack EU Reforms to Protect Nature

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They argue that the laws will cause a drop in EU food production and lead to widespread economic losses. The biggest risks to food security stem from climate change and the loss of biodiversity and ecosystem services,” said the letter, which was sent to all Members of the European Parliament. Overall Europe saw 5.3

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How Patagonia helped save Europe's last wild river - and navigated a path for others to follow

Business Green

Could an innovative partnership between a US clothing firm and the Albanian government provide a new template for corporate conservation efforts? Speaking to BusinessGreen on the sidelines of last month's COP15 Biodiversity Summit in Montreal, Patagonia CEO Ryan Gellert said the firm's commitment to protecting the river ran deep.

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Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership appoints Clare Shine as new director

Business Green

A UK-qualified barrister, environmental policy expert, and former journalist and theatre critic, Shine brings huge experience to the role gained during a varied career that has spanned four continents and many sectors including business, law, policy, media, and the arts. Courtice said Shine would be "an outstanding director" of CISL.

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Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership appoints Claire Shine as new director

Business Green

A UK-qualified barrister, environmental policy expert, and former journalist and theatre critic, Shine brings huge experience to the role gained during a varied career that has spanned four continents and many sectors including business, law, policy, media, and the arts. Courtice said Shine would be "an outstanding director" of CISL.

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Pesticide Giant Criticised for ‘Greenwashing’ Partnership with French Influencer

DeSmogBlog

France is the second largest market in the EU for pesticides, which have been found to harm biodiversity , soil health and human health. Salomé Roynel from campaign group Pesticide Action Network Europe (PAN) called the PR partnership a “well-known tactic”.

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Mapped: The Network of Powerful Agribusiness Groups Lobbying to Water Down the EU’s Sustainable Farming Targets

DeSmogBlog

The European Biodiversity strategy, which is another core plank of the Green Deal, includes similar goals. Others that have been active in pushing for the EU to continue to allow the use of certain controversial chemicals, include CropLife Europe and The Glyphosate Renewal Group.