🌍🌿The Nature Restoration Law was approved by the European Parliament 🗳️
In a closely-watched session, the amended law received an exhilarating 336 votes in favour, with 300 against and 13 abstentions.
💚 Today is a momentous day in the fight against climate change! The Nature Restoration Law, a groundbreaking proposal aimed at rehabilitating at least 20% of Europe's degraded ecosystems by 2030, has survived a nail-biting vote in the European Parliament! 🌱🦋
🙌 In a closely-watched session, the amended law received an exhilarating 336 votes in favor, with 300 against and 13 abstentions. The progressive MEPs erupted in loud applause as the legislation triumphed by a razor-thin margin. 🎊🎉
💪 Earlier attempts to completely reject the law, which would have been a devastating blow to the Green Deal, failed to gather enough support. The new regulation introduces binding targets across seven critical areas, including farmlands, peatlands, pollinators, and sea bottoms. Its goal? To undo the environmental damage caused by human activity and climate change. 🌿🌊
🌱 The claims made by opponents of the law, such as the EPP, have been fiercely challenged by left-wing groups, the European Commission, numerous NGOs, thousands of climate scientists, and major businesses like IKEA, H&M, Iberdrola, Unilever, Nestlé, and Danone. They argue that nature restoration can coexist with human activity and is vital for the long-term sustainability of European soils. 🌎🌿
💬 The upcoming negotiations between MEPs and member states will be crucial, but success is far from guaranteed. Given the controversy surrounding the Nature Restoration Law, these talks are expected to be lengthy and divisive. However, we remain hopeful that a compromise text can be crafted, endorsed by both co-legislators and pave the way for a greener future! 🌿💪
Stay tuned for more updates on this vital journey to restore and protect our precious ecosystems! And join Progressiva if you wanna help! Together, we can make a difference! ✊💚
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