Widescale transition to organic farming can help capture carbon emissions, says new report
A new report commissioned by Molly is calling for a transition to organic farming as a way for agriculture to play its part in reducing carbon emissions.
Month: February 2019
New Facebook report documenting spread of disinformation comes hot on the heels of DCMS select committee report
Following on from this week’s report from the Digital, Culture, Media and Sport select committee which denounces Facebook and its executives as “digital gangsters”, a new report documenting the role of Facebook in abuses of personal data for political purposes will be launched this Thursday in the European Parliament. A panel at the launch will … Read moreNew Facebook report documenting spread of disinformation comes hot on the heels of DCMS select committee report
Facing down Facebook: Reclaiming Democracy in the Age of (Anti) Social Media
This report examines the role Facebook has played in abuses of personal data for political purposes and the spread of disinformation and makes policy recommendations to ensure that such abuses are curtailed in future.
Green MEP arrested in nuclear bombs protest in Belgium
Molly was one of three Green MEPs arrested after breaking into a Belgian military airbase to protest against its stockpiling of American B61 nuclear bombs.
Rich Earth
A report exploring the benefits to our climate, human and natural health of agro-ecology, permaculture and organic farming practices by former Green Party leader, Natalie Bennett.
Green MEP responds to Swindon Honda closure shock
Commenting on news that the Swindon Honda car plant will close with the loss of 3,500 jobs, Molly who is MEP for the region, said: “If true, this news represents a terrible day for the 3,500 workers at the Swindon plant and their families and my thoughts are with them at this worrying time. Concerns … Read moreGreen MEP responds to Swindon Honda closure shock
Letter on student strikes over climate
A letter from Molly, published in the regional press, in response to the school strikes to protest over government inaction over climate.
MEPs demand urgent plan for replacement of EU funds for Cornwall
Molly has co-ordinated a letter to Theresa May, signed by three of the South West’s MEPs, asking her to urgently bring forward a proposal to replace the lost EU funding.
Cross-party parliamentarians accuse BBC of misleading viewers over breaches of rules by Leave and Remain campaigns
Molly has coordinated a cross-party letter signed by 13 MEPs and 11 MPs, complaining to the BBC Director General Tony Hall.
UK CO2 emissions
Molly writes for Marlborough News on the latest CO2 emission figures for the UK, which show a steep decline since 1990.
