Ariel Brunner
@arielbrunner.bsky.social
Regional Director for Europe and Central Asia with @birdlifeeurope.bsky.social
While the intensive farming lobby keeps pushing for easier pesticides use and the EC proposes to satisfy them, citizens, and farmers, keep being poisoned.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
‘Pesticide cocktails’ polluting apples across Europe, study finds
Pan Europe found several pesticide residues in 85% of apples, with some showing traces of up to seven chemicals
www.theguardian.com
January 30, 2026 at 6:02 AM
While the intensive farming lobby keeps pushing for easier pesticides use and the EC proposes to satisfy them, citizens, and farmers, keep being poisoned.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Reposted by Ariel Brunner
💸 New @greenpeace.eu report exposes EU's corporate-run farming model.
EU subsidies = wealth for the rich: in some countries, the top 1% takes up to 40% while small-scale farmers go under, EU countryside is industrialised, and nature is destroyed☠️
It can be so different. Check our CAP vision below⤵️
EU subsidies = wealth for the rich: in some countries, the top 1% takes up to 40% while small-scale farmers go under, EU countryside is industrialised, and nature is destroyed☠️
It can be so different. Check our CAP vision below⤵️
January 19, 2026 at 1:28 PM
💸 New @greenpeace.eu report exposes EU's corporate-run farming model.
EU subsidies = wealth for the rich: in some countries, the top 1% takes up to 40% while small-scale farmers go under, EU countryside is industrialised, and nature is destroyed☠️
It can be so different. Check our CAP vision below⤵️
EU subsidies = wealth for the rich: in some countries, the top 1% takes up to 40% while small-scale farmers go under, EU countryside is industrialised, and nature is destroyed☠️
It can be so different. Check our CAP vision below⤵️
Reposted by Ariel Brunner
🦕 “𝐃𝐢𝐧𝐨𝐬𝐚𝐮𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫”: 𝐰𝐡𝐨 𝐢𝐬 𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 "𝐉𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐜"?
Every year, @nabu.de bestows the iconic award on public figures known for regressive stances on nature & environmental protection.
In 2025, it was earned by the CDU-led state agriculture ministries in Germany 👉 www.nabu.de/news/2025/12...
Every year, @nabu.de bestows the iconic award on public figures known for regressive stances on nature & environmental protection.
In 2025, it was earned by the CDU-led state agriculture ministries in Germany 👉 www.nabu.de/news/2025/12...
January 12, 2026 at 11:26 AM
🦕 “𝐃𝐢𝐧𝐨𝐬𝐚𝐮𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫”: 𝐰𝐡𝐨 𝐢𝐬 𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 "𝐉𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐜"?
Every year, @nabu.de bestows the iconic award on public figures known for regressive stances on nature & environmental protection.
In 2025, it was earned by the CDU-led state agriculture ministries in Germany 👉 www.nabu.de/news/2025/12...
Every year, @nabu.de bestows the iconic award on public figures known for regressive stances on nature & environmental protection.
In 2025, it was earned by the CDU-led state agriculture ministries in Germany 👉 www.nabu.de/news/2025/12...
Welt anti NGOs slander reprimended by German authority
Invented story on Timmermans secret funding of NGOs has been all over the European press. Few will see the sanction. Would be great if EPP and ECR MEPs that spread the fake would openly admit they were wrong
www.presserat.de/presse-nachr...
Invented story on Timmermans secret funding of NGOs has been all over the European press. Few will see the sanction. Would be great if EPP and ECR MEPs that spread the fake would openly admit they were wrong
www.presserat.de/presse-nachr...
Mehrere Rügen für Nahost-Berichterstattung - Presserat
Der Deutsche Presserat hat auf seinen Sitzungen im Dezember insgesamt 124 Beschwerden behandelt und 14 Rügen ausgesprochen.
www.presserat.de
January 9, 2026 at 3:04 PM
Welt anti NGOs slander reprimended by German authority
Invented story on Timmermans secret funding of NGOs has been all over the European press. Few will see the sanction. Would be great if EPP and ECR MEPs that spread the fake would openly admit they were wrong
www.presserat.de/presse-nachr...
Invented story on Timmermans secret funding of NGOs has been all over the European press. Few will see the sanction. Would be great if EPP and ECR MEPs that spread the fake would openly admit they were wrong
www.presserat.de/presse-nachr...
Reposted by Ariel Brunner
Our current agricultural system is choking birds out of existence + farmers out of business. The report identifies a need for:
- better agri-environment schemes to protect grass margin + fallow habitats
- engagement with farmers to support bird-friendly practices
www.birdguides.com/news/farmlan...
- better agri-environment schemes to protect grass margin + fallow habitats
- engagement with farmers to support bird-friendly practices
www.birdguides.com/news/farmlan...
Farmland birds in steady decline across Scotland, new report finds
A comprehensive report finds continued declines in Scotland's farmland birds, highlighting significant losses for Tree Sparrow, Grey Partridge and other priority species, and calling for strengthened ...
www.birdguides.com
January 3, 2026 at 1:09 PM
Our current agricultural system is choking birds out of existence + farmers out of business. The report identifies a need for:
- better agri-environment schemes to protect grass margin + fallow habitats
- engagement with farmers to support bird-friendly practices
www.birdguides.com/news/farmlan...
- better agri-environment schemes to protect grass margin + fallow habitats
- engagement with farmers to support bird-friendly practices
www.birdguides.com/news/farmlan...
The new Czech environment minister Petr Macinka has announced that "the climate crisis is over today".
Problem solved I guess.... Happy holidays to all.
He also said that "green blood will run" the sort of dangerous hate mongering that risk leading to physical violence.
Problem solved I guess.... Happy holidays to all.
He also said that "green blood will run" the sort of dangerous hate mongering that risk leading to physical violence.
December 22, 2025 at 11:23 AM
The new Czech environment minister Petr Macinka has announced that "the climate crisis is over today".
Problem solved I guess.... Happy holidays to all.
He also said that "green blood will run" the sort of dangerous hate mongering that risk leading to physical violence.
Problem solved I guess.... Happy holidays to all.
He also said that "green blood will run" the sort of dangerous hate mongering that risk leading to physical violence.
Reposted by Ariel Brunner
When is a sausage not really a sausage? Ask the meat lobby | George Monbiot
When is a sausage not really a sausage? Ask the meat lobby | George Monbiot
European legislators may ban plant-based products from using the name to prevent ‘confusion’. Just don’t mention beef tomatoes or buffalo wings, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot
www.theguardian.com
December 20, 2025 at 6:01 AM
When is a sausage not really a sausage? Ask the meat lobby | George Monbiot
Important court win against pesticides abuse by our Flemish Partner @natuurpunt.bsky.social and allies
www.natuurpunt.be/nieuws/vlaan...
www.natuurpunt.be/nieuws/vlaan...
Vlaanderen veroordeeld voor laks pesticidenbeleid
De Brusselse rechtbank van eerste aanleg velde gisteren een belangrijk oordeel: de Vlaamse pesticidenregels zijn in strijd met het Europees recht. De rechter bevestigt dat Vlaanderen de Europese Habit...
www.natuurpunt.be
December 19, 2025 at 10:22 AM
Important court win against pesticides abuse by our Flemish Partner @natuurpunt.bsky.social and allies
www.natuurpunt.be/nieuws/vlaan...
www.natuurpunt.be/nieuws/vlaan...
Reposted by Ariel Brunner
Europe is on a mission to #RestoreNature! We checked if all EU countries are up to speed. 🌱
Good news: Most EU countries have started implementing the Nature Restoration Law
Not so good news: The progress is uneven & too slow so far
👉 Read our evaluation: www.restorenature.eu/en/our-work-...
Good news: Most EU countries have started implementing the Nature Restoration Law
Not so good news: The progress is uneven & too slow so far
👉 Read our evaluation: www.restorenature.eu/en/our-work-...
December 18, 2025 at 12:24 PM
Europe is on a mission to #RestoreNature! We checked if all EU countries are up to speed. 🌱
Good news: Most EU countries have started implementing the Nature Restoration Law
Not so good news: The progress is uneven & too slow so far
👉 Read our evaluation: www.restorenature.eu/en/our-work-...
Good news: Most EU countries have started implementing the Nature Restoration Law
Not so good news: The progress is uneven & too slow so far
👉 Read our evaluation: www.restorenature.eu/en/our-work-...
Wise words from our German @nabu.de president as Brussels face yet another ritual farm lobby tractor power display.
background.tagesspiegel.de/agrar-und-er...
background.tagesspiegel.de/agrar-und-er...
Bauerproteste: Mehr Deregulierung, gleiche Probleme: Was der Landwirtschaft wirklich fehlt
Erneut demonstrieren Landwirt:innen heute gegen Umweltauflagen und für höhere Agrarbudgets. Doch die Erfahrungen der vergangenen Jahre zeigen: Der Abbau von Natur- und Klimaschutzstandards hat die wir...
background.tagesspiegel.de
December 18, 2025 at 9:23 AM
Wise words from our German @nabu.de president as Brussels face yet another ritual farm lobby tractor power display.
background.tagesspiegel.de/agrar-und-er...
background.tagesspiegel.de/agrar-und-er...
Reposted by Ariel Brunner
Current plans to tackle global warming will only save 3 percent of Europe's Alpine glaciers from disappearing this century, with most melting away within the next two decades, a new study has found.
Europe’s Alps on track to lose 97 percent of glaciers by century’s end, study finds
Stricter climate policies would save hundreds of glaciers in Europe’s Alps and tens of thousands worldwide, study finds.
www.politico.eu
December 15, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Current plans to tackle global warming will only save 3 percent of Europe's Alpine glaciers from disappearing this century, with most melting away within the next two decades, a new study has found.
New study forsees loss of 97% of Alpine glaciars. With main collapse comming in the next decade or two.
Biodiversity and ski aside, that’s central Europe's water tower disappearing.
But sure, the problem of farmers and citizens is that "the Green deal has gone too far".
Biodiversity and ski aside, that’s central Europe's water tower disappearing.
But sure, the problem of farmers and citizens is that "the Green deal has gone too far".
December 15, 2025 at 4:18 PM
New study forsees loss of 97% of Alpine glaciars. With main collapse comming in the next decade or two.
Biodiversity and ski aside, that’s central Europe's water tower disappearing.
But sure, the problem of farmers and citizens is that "the Green deal has gone too far".
Biodiversity and ski aside, that’s central Europe's water tower disappearing.
But sure, the problem of farmers and citizens is that "the Green deal has gone too far".
Reposted by Ariel Brunner
Earlier this week, members of a French farmer’s union, vandalised the national headquarters of our Partner LPO France in Rochefort.
We stand in solidarity with LPO and firmly condemn these unacceptable acts of intimidation.
We stand in solidarity with LPO and firmly condemn these unacceptable acts of intimidation.
December 12, 2025 at 1:34 PM
Earlier this week, members of a French farmer’s union, vandalised the national headquarters of our Partner LPO France in Rochefort.
We stand in solidarity with LPO and firmly condemn these unacceptable acts of intimidation.
We stand in solidarity with LPO and firmly condemn these unacceptable acts of intimidation.
Reposted by Ariel Brunner
Ireland’s natural habitats decline further with 90% officially in poor condition
www.irishtimes.com/environment/...
www.irishtimes.com/environment/...
Ireland’s natural habitats decline further with 90% officially in poor condition
Head of National Parks and Wildlife Service says time to begin conservation efforts ‘was yesterday’
www.irishtimes.com
December 11, 2025 at 9:11 AM
Ireland’s natural habitats decline further with 90% officially in poor condition
www.irishtimes.com/environment/...
www.irishtimes.com/environment/...
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Food and fossil fuel production causing $5bn of environmental damage an hour, says major @unep.org report
- ending this harm key to global transformation required ‘before collapse becomes inevitable’
#climatecrisis
Story by me
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
- ending this harm key to global transformation required ‘before collapse becomes inevitable’
#climatecrisis
Story by me
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
‘Food and fossil fuel production causing $5bn of environmental damage an hour’
UN GEO report says ending this harm key to global transformation required ‘before collapse becomes inevitable’
www.theguardian.com
December 9, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Food and fossil fuel production causing $5bn of environmental damage an hour, says major @unep.org report
- ending this harm key to global transformation required ‘before collapse becomes inevitable’
#climatecrisis
Story by me
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
- ending this harm key to global transformation required ‘before collapse becomes inevitable’
#climatecrisis
Story by me
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Reposted by Ariel Brunner
1. The European Parliament’s attempt to ban plant-based foods from being sold as “sausages”, “burgers” etc is a direct response to livestock industry lobbying. This is a short thread on how utterly bleeding ridiculous it is. 🧵1/6
December 3, 2025 at 10:26 AM
1. The European Parliament’s attempt to ban plant-based foods from being sold as “sausages”, “burgers” etc is a direct response to livestock industry lobbying. This is a short thread on how utterly bleeding ridiculous it is. 🧵1/6
Reposted by Ariel Brunner
"Europe needs what only the [@ec.europa.eu] commission can provide: the capacity to articulate and defend a common European interest that transcends the competing imperatives of 27 national governments." ✊
The Dogeization of Europe: the plan to 'rollback' the EU's own institutions
The Dogeization of Europe: the plan to 'rollback' the EU's own institutions
What distinguishes the current review is its conceptual ambition — floating the idea of ending lifelong civil-service status for new hires, a move that, if extended to the whole institution, would signal a shift from a permanent, independent bureaucracy to a flexible, temporary workforce aligned with shifting political priorities, warns Alberto Alemanno.
euobserver.com
December 3, 2025 at 4:40 PM
"Europe needs what only the [@ec.europa.eu] commission can provide: the capacity to articulate and defend a common European interest that transcends the competing imperatives of 27 national governments." ✊
Your regular reminder that anti environment politicians are not pro farmers.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
UK farmers lose £800m after heat and drought cause one of worst harvests on record
Many now concerned about ability to make living in fast-changing climate after one of worst grain harvests recorded
www.theguardian.com
December 4, 2025 at 6:07 AM
Your regular reminder that anti environment politicians are not pro farmers.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Environmental deregulation and even more farming intensification are suicidal policies given what is already happening.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Revealed: Europe’s water reserves drying up due to climate breakdown
Exclusive: UCL scientists find large swathes of southern Europe are drying up, with ‘far-reaching’ implications
www.theguardian.com
November 29, 2025 at 7:55 AM
Environmental deregulation and even more farming intensification are suicidal policies given what is already happening.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
The schizophrenia of focusing #cop30 on saving forests, while also promoting notoriously forest killing #biofuels
www.desmog.com/2025/11/20/b...
www.desmog.com/2025/11/20/b...
Backed by Industry, Brazilian Hosts Seek COP30’s Blessing for Biofuels
With the clock running down at the COP30 climate talks, the Brazilian hosts are working hand-in-hand with industry groups to secure backing for biofuels in the final text – despite fears that scaling ...
www.desmog.com
November 21, 2025 at 5:12 PM
The schizophrenia of focusing #cop30 on saving forests, while also promoting notoriously forest killing #biofuels
www.desmog.com/2025/11/20/b...
www.desmog.com/2025/11/20/b...
Democracy does not collapse overnight. It decays slowly, often quietly, as civic space narrows and accountability fades. This is what is happening in Europe right now.
Important wake up call.
www.linkedin.com/redir/redire...
Important wake up call.
www.linkedin.com/redir/redire...
The EU's so-called Civil Society Strategy: a band-aid on a gaping wound
The EU Commission’s new Civil Society Strategy, promised by Ursula von der Leyen in 2024, aims to protect civic space, strengthen participation, and secure funding for NGOs. On paper, it sounds promis...
www.linkedin.com
November 19, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Democracy does not collapse overnight. It decays slowly, often quietly, as civic space narrows and accountability fades. This is what is happening in Europe right now.
Important wake up call.
www.linkedin.com/redir/redire...
Important wake up call.
www.linkedin.com/redir/redire...
Reposted by Ariel Brunner
🔴 NEW 🔴
More Than 300 Lobbyists for Industrial Agriculture Attend COP30
Presence of high-polluting companies erodes trust in the UN process, say campaigners.
www.desmog.com/2025/11/18/m...
📝 @rachelsherrington.bsky.social & @ninalakhani.bsky.social 👇
More Than 300 Lobbyists for Industrial Agriculture Attend COP30
Presence of high-polluting companies erodes trust in the UN process, say campaigners.
www.desmog.com/2025/11/18/m...
📝 @rachelsherrington.bsky.social & @ninalakhani.bsky.social 👇
More Than 300 Lobbyists for Industrial Agriculture Attend COP30
Presence of high-polluting companies erodes trust in the UN process, say campaigners.
www.desmog.com
November 18, 2025 at 3:13 PM
🔴 NEW 🔴
More Than 300 Lobbyists for Industrial Agriculture Attend COP30
Presence of high-polluting companies erodes trust in the UN process, say campaigners.
www.desmog.com/2025/11/18/m...
📝 @rachelsherrington.bsky.social & @ninalakhani.bsky.social 👇
More Than 300 Lobbyists for Industrial Agriculture Attend COP30
Presence of high-polluting companies erodes trust in the UN process, say campaigners.
www.desmog.com/2025/11/18/m...
📝 @rachelsherrington.bsky.social & @ninalakhani.bsky.social 👇
French minister publicly committing to defend illegality.
Its hard to fathom how damaging this is to democracy, the rule of law, citizens' trust in institutions, the credibility of the European project.
Shameful.
www.lpo.fr/qui-sommes-n...
Its hard to fathom how damaging this is to democracy, the rule of law, citizens' trust in institutions, the credibility of the European project.
Shameful.
www.lpo.fr/qui-sommes-n...
Le Ministre délégué chargé de la transition écologique en...
En visite dans les Landes à l’invitation de la Fédération départementale des chasseurs, Mathieu Lefevre a répété sa détermination à défendre le piégeage des...
www.lpo.fr
November 17, 2025 at 4:42 PM
French minister publicly committing to defend illegality.
Its hard to fathom how damaging this is to democracy, the rule of law, citizens' trust in institutions, the credibility of the European project.
Shameful.
www.lpo.fr/qui-sommes-n...
Its hard to fathom how damaging this is to democracy, the rule of law, citizens' trust in institutions, the credibility of the European project.
Shameful.
www.lpo.fr/qui-sommes-n...
Very tentative and lilited, but still GOOD NEWS.
Something for @christophehansen.bsky.social and other deregulators to ponder over. Legislation is NOT a burden. It's crucial for our survival.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Something for @christophehansen.bsky.social and other deregulators to ponder over. Legislation is NOT a burden. It's crucial for our survival.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
With neonicotinoid pesticide ban, France’s birds make a tentative recovery - study
Analysis shows small hike in populations of insect-eating species after 2018 ruling, but full recovery may take decades
www.theguardian.com
November 17, 2025 at 5:45 AM
Very tentative and lilited, but still GOOD NEWS.
Something for @christophehansen.bsky.social and other deregulators to ponder over. Legislation is NOT a burden. It's crucial for our survival.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Something for @christophehansen.bsky.social and other deregulators to ponder over. Legislation is NOT a burden. It's crucial for our survival.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...