Green Brexit ‘sunk without trace’ says Green MEP as government abandons fishing catch limits
Molly slams plans by the government to ditch EU legal commitments on ending overfishing by 2020.
Marine conservation
Europe winning the race to the top on plastic, says Green MEP
The EU has agreed tough new measures on single-use plastics.
European Parliament votes to ban a range of plastics in “victory for the health of the planet”
The European Parliament today voted to ban a whole range of plastic products which are polluting land, rivers and seas.
EDF as clear as mud on environmental impact, says Green MEP
Molly responds to a court ruling that EDF was ‘not accurate’ about its Environmental Impact Assessment.
Gove, plastic straws and the EU – a response from Molly
Molly has responded to Michael Gove’s plan to ban plastic straws, but claiming that EU law could block him doing so ahead of Brexit.
Why Green MEPs backed the ban on pulse fishing
Molly writes for the European Interest website on the controversial pulse fishing technique and argues for transnational cooperation to manage our fisheries and the seas that are not contained by national borders.
Green MEP welcomes European Parliament backing for ban on pulse fishing
Molly has welcomed the fact that a majority of MEPs have voted for a ban on the controversial pulse fishing technique.
MEP says No to increase in pulse rate
Molly has said there must be no further expansion of pulse fishing in the EU – a method used to flush out fish and force them into nets with electric pulses.
Ban single use plastics to safeguard South West seas and coastline, says Green MEP
Molly calls for the urgent phasing out of all unnecessary single use plastic and demands the European Commission play a leading role in tackling a problem that is choking our oceans.
Microplastics – a sea of waste
(Article from Making Tracks, Spring 2017) Microplastics – tiny plastic beads, granules, fibres and fragments less than 5mm in diameter – are saturating our oceans and having a severe impact on marine life. The government recently consulted on banning microbeads – one form of micro plastic – from cosmetics and personal care products. Molly, whose … Read more
