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Czech MEP’s undeclared think-tank role raises conflict-of-interest questions
Based on research provided by ARIA, Politico revealed how conservative Member of the European Parliament, Alexandr Vondra (from the European Conservatives and Reformists Group, a national conservative political group), failed to disclose ties with the automotive and defense industry,while shaping EU defense and car rules. The case triggered a formal complaint by Transparency International and […]
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ArcelorMittal: coal arriving in Dunkirk causes environmental and health disaster in Mozambique
Using a combination of commodity tracking software, data from independent pollution monitoring experts, and extensive interviews with on-the-ground campaigners, journalists and community members, ARIA shone a light on the cost of global steel production: thousands of people living under the dusty coal clouds of explosive mines – destroying crops, impacting health, homes and livelihoods. ARIA […]
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Commission failed to meet transparency rules in secret EU-US talks to ease LNG standards
Using documents obtained by ARIA via Freedom of Information request, including some that were rejected by the European Commission, and further guidance on corporate and State lobbying against the EU Methane Regulation, Euronews revealed a trail of opacity around ongoing conversations between the US and the EU regarding the fate of this crucial green legislation.
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EU hired advisers on ‘forever chemicals’ who worked for manufacturers
Using research and documents acquired by ARIA, the FT revealed that the EU’s Chemicals Agency had retained Ramboll to shape its new PFAS rules at the same time that the consulting firm was also working with chemical industry groups on submissions to influence these regulations and call for exemptions.
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Europe learned to love American gas. This is how Trump wrecks it.
Using documents obtained by ARIA, Politico revealed how a US LNG lobbyist has successfully leveraged diplomatic channels in Central and Eastern Europe to advance the US Government’s goal of achieving energy dominance by pushing to weaken EU regulations on methane and selling more fracked gas to Europe.
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‘Slapp addict’ Italian oil firm accused of trying to silence green activists
The Guardian used research and court documents obtained by ARIA to reveal how Italy’s oil and gas giant Eni has filed at least six defamation lawsuits against journalists and environmental NGOs since 2019, in what campaigners describe as an intimidation strategy.
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‘Capitalism incarnate’: inside the secret world of McKinsey, the firm hooked on fossil fuels
An investigation by ARIA and Centre for Climate Reporting published in the Guardian revealed the identities of thousands of entities connected to the management consulting firm McKinsey for the first time, highlighting the firm’s extensive ties to the fossil fuel industry.
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FIFA ignores new sponsor Aramco’s dismal record on carbon emissions
Play the Game investigated the credibility of Aramco’s environmental claims in light of its deal to sponsor FIFA. ARIA assessed the quality of the carbon credits purchased by the company, and provided details of its plan to offset its emissions and the potential pitfalls of this approach to environmental sustainability.
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Lobbisti e manager europarlamentari con il doppio lavoro
ARIA coordinated a cross-border investigation into conflicts of interest among Members of the European Parliament’s 10th legislature. The investigation highlighted a growing number of side jobs among newly elected MEPs and revealed clear conflict of interest cases.
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