New analysis suggests the EU must ditch plans under its European Green Deal to increase mining and set hard limits to the natural resources it extracts in order to prevent human and ecological disaster.
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Corruption
EEB: Delay in proposed microplastics restriction leading to irreversible pollution
One additional year without a restriction on microplastics could see levels of pollution equivalent to 1.6 billion plastic bottles released into the environment. Read here
Climate Crisis
Climate Analytics: Climate Transparency Report 2020: Country Profiles
Do have a look at the EU and the four largest European economies. Interesting is that Germany, which parades itself as a leader in fighting the climate crisis has the worst ratings. Read here
Corruption
Branko Marcetic: Silicon Valley Bank’s Collapse Shows Little Has Changed for Big Banks Since 2008
The spectacular collapse of Silicon Valley Bank was caused by corruption, financial recklessness, and poor decision-making. With its bailout echoing 2008’s eager bailouts for the rich, it begs the question: How much longer will Americans […]
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