#NotMyTaxonomy: Why The EU Shouldn't Label Gas and Nuclear Green

The Burning Case

Have you heard of the EU Taxonomy for Sustainable Activities? In short, it is a classification system aimed to help companies, investors and policymakers better understand which economic activities can be considered as environmentally sustainable.

On paper it all sounds good, unfortunately dark forces (you know who we are talking about…) have been at play to water down the taxonomy and make the unimaginable happen, namely classify gas and nuclear as “green”.

In this episode, we discuss the taxonomy more in depth with two very special guests, namely Michael Bloss, MEP, Greens/Europe Free Alliance and Dominika Lasota, Climate activist/#NotMyTaxonomy campaigner.

We discuss the crucial vote which will be happening most likely on the 6th July at the EU Parliament, where MEPs will decide to include gas and nuclear in the taxonomy or to reject it. Our guests give us important insight on what has been happening behind the scenes and what can still be done by citizens to prevent the taxonomy in its current shape from being approved.

Below are some resources to help you take action:

• Sign a petition:
  • We Move Europe petition: Stop Fake Green!
  • Greens/EFA petition: Stop the greenwashing of gas and nuclear power in the taxonomy
• Write your MEP: You can take a look at the list of MEPs on the EP’s website https://www.europarl.europa.eu/meps/en/home or contact the local representation of your MEP.
• Post or share content on social media - we will be providing useful material on The Burning Case’s Instagram so stay tuned - you can use the hashtag #NotMyTaxonomy
• Take part in an action locally or if you can - join the protest in Strasbourg. More information here
• Follow Fridays For Future for the latest updates on the #NotMyTaxonomy campaign: https://www.instagram.com/fridaysforfuture.europe/?hl=en