2 Amendments of Piernicola PEDICINI related to 2014/2214(INI)
Amendment 45 #
6. Expresses grave concern at the renewed impulse to the exploration and exploitation of oil and gas, both offshore and on land, especially in areas already heavily affected by significant environmental consequenceGiven that the macro-region’s growth depends more on its ability to attract tourists and on economic activities linked to its specific environmental features and ecosystems than on industry, expresses grave concern at the renewed impulse to the exploration and exploitation of oil and gas, both offshore and on land, and at the plans for further LNG plants, given the major impact that such facilities have been proven to have on the environment, both during normal operation and, all the more so, in the event of accidents; stresses that this is in contradiction with the EUnion’s climate and renewable energy targets;
Amendment 57 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Urges Member States to actively involve all stakeholders in the decision-making procedures concerning the macro-region, particularly local communities, which must be able to exercise their right to protect their environment and health when these are put in danger by polluting and dangerous economic activities or by invasive or environmentally harmful infrastructure.