"Controversy Surrounds EU's Biodiversity Law and Farmers' Interests"

Over 3,000 scientists have signed an open letter defending the EU's flagship bill to restore nature, which aims to restore damaged environments on 20% of Europe's land and sea by 2030. The letter responds to claims made by the centre-right European People's Party (EPP) that the bill will hurt farmers and endanger food security. The scientists argue that the EPP's claims lack scientific evidence and contradict it. The biggest threats to food security are climate change and the degradation of nature, and action to restore nature and curb agricultural chemical use is needed to maintain sustainable food production. The nature bill is heading for two tight votes in the EU Parliament, the first on Thursday.