Published Wednesday, November 7, 2007 at 14:35
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Earlier this month more than 150 PES activists gave input to the PES manifesto at a big activist gathering in Brussels. We asked a few of them what they think the priorities should be for the theme Save our planet:
Friedhelm Krawelitzki, Germany, teacher
“One important thing would be to stop gene technology. In the hands of capitalists gene technology is a dangerous instrument. I am concerned that it will create more poverty and does not contribute to the general development. In Germany there has already been an action against gene technology and I think it should be taken up at the European level as well.”
Aleksander Glogowski, France, communication officer
“In my opinion the PES manifesto should mention research in technologies that can supply energy in a new and more environmentally friendly ways. National governments and the Commission’s research funds should focus a lot more on this type of research and allocate more resources to it.”
Mads, Denmark, secondary school student“Global warming should certainly be a high priority in the PES manifesto. To address adequately climate change, we need a long term vision today to make sure we can have a prosperous future tomorrow. Developing countries would be the first ones to suffer the consequences of global warming with worse conditions than what they are experiencing today.”
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1. Research investment by deldongo
on Thursday, November 22, 2007 at 20:15
More generally, research, concerning environment, like Aleksander says, but also, other things should be a socialist priority, opposed to the present conservatism.To be able to post comments you need to be logged in. No account yet? Register here! Lost your password?