The planet has shown many signs and is clearly calling for action. Nature is suffering and so are all of us who live in it. We are all connected to the Earth and by the Earth. It is time to act to ensure an environmentally responsible future for humanity.
Environmental health
“The scientific evidence is indisputable: climate change threatens human well-being and the health of the planet. Any further delay in concerted global action will mean the loss of a brief and swift opportunity to secure a liveable future.” – Hans-Otto Portner
A pellet spill in the ocean on 8 December highlights the need to address microplastic pollution. At the same time, the shadow of the environmental catastrophe hangs over the Galician memory, where once again, volunteers are being the bastion of resistance in the face of administrative ineffectiveness.
NGOs across Europe are joining forces to call on the European Commission to ban polyvinyl chloride (PVC), a type of plastic with a range of chemical additives linked to endometriosis, breast cancer and heart disease.